Process Engineer

CNC Programmer / Process Engineer Shift Options: A-Shift (Monday - Thursday 5:00 am - 3:00 pm) C-Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm) Location: 4423 40th Street // Kentwood, MI Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 (Based on experience) Job Type: Full-time About Gaishin Manufacturing Gaishin Manufacturing is a rapidly growing, family-owned precision machining company supplying world-class components to Fortune 500 companies in the commercial, aerospace, and medical industries. We are AS9100 and ISO 13485 certified, specializing in complex components with tight tolerances. At Gaishin, we believe in honoring a Great God, surrounding ourselves with Great People, building a Great Company, and producing Great Parts. Our core values define us: Integrity & Humility Winning Attitude Team Player Consider It Done Takes Initiative If you share these values and excel at developing processes with state-of-the-art CNC machines, you could be a perfect fit for our team. Position Overview We are seeking a highly capable CNC Programmer / Process Engineer with a minimum of three years of experience programming Swiss-style lathes. This role is responsible for programming, optimizing machining processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring production efficiency. Our Grand Rapids facility operates with Esprit CAD/CAM software and features: Citizen L20 Type 8 Citizen L20 Type 10s Citizen L32 Type 12s Nakamura-Tome JX200 The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for continuous improvement, working proactively to refine and enhance machining processes to maximize productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality. Key Responsibilities Program and set up Swiss CNC lathes using Esprit software. Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, cycle times, and quality. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational effectiveness. Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings. Select tooling, speeds, and feeds for complex components. Troubleshoot machining issues to minimize downtime. Train and support machine operators, increasing their competency and knowledge to improve overall team effectiveness. Provide hands-on assistance to operators when needed, ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently. Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure compliance with aerospace and medical industry standards. Qualifications Minimum of three years of experience programming Swiss CNC lathes. Proficiency in Esprit CAD/CAM software. Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and machining principles. Experience with aerospace and medical manufacturing requirements. A problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset and team-first attitude. What We Offer Competitive pay ($75,000 - $110,000) based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. A growing, family-oriented work environment with cutting-edge technology. The opportunity to build and optimize processes in a world-class facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev