Process Engineer - CNC Manufacturing & Process Improvement (Mastercam)

At a Glance

Company:

Bay Cast Inc.
Location:

Bay City, Michigan
Job Type:

Full-Time
Pay Range:

$35–$40+/hr

(Based on Experience)
Shift:

Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Overtime:

As Needed
Experience Level:

Senior | 5+ Years
Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred

Why This Role Exists

Bay Cast is expanding its engineering team to support continued growth in large-format aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial machining.
This position plays a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, increasing machine uptime, supporting new programs, and driving continuous improvement throughout the shop. You'll work alongside machinists, programmers, and leadership to solve complex manufacturing challenges and help produce some of the largest precision-machined components in the industry.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:
Improve CNC manufacturing processes for high-mix, low-volume production
Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions
Develop production standards and manufacturing best practices
Support CNC programmers and machinists with process improvements
Design and implement equipment and tooling upgrades
Troubleshoot CNC machines, controls, and manufacturing systems
Improve throughput, quality, safety, and equipment reliability
Coordinate machine installations, repairs, and process modifications
Develop engineering documentation including procedures, validations, engineering change notices, and spare parts documentation
Analyze production, labor, and material costs to improve efficiency
Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously

Manufacturing Environment

Bay Cast specializes in large-format machining supporting customers across:
Aerospace
Defense
Heavy Industrial
Energy
Tooling
Civil Engineering
Unlike high-volume production facilities, Bay Cast operates in a true high-mix environment where every project presents new engineering challenges.

Equipment, Controls & Software

You'll support manufacturing equipment including:
Machines
Hyundai Wia CNC Mills
Reco Mills
Faro Lathes
Large-format CNC machining centers
Controls
Fanuc CNC Controls
Software
Mastercam
CAD/CAM Systems

What We're Looking ForRequired

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
Strong CNC machining and manufacturing knowledge
Expert-level CNC programming experience
CAM/CAD proficiency
Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Strong communication and project management abilities
Preferred

Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing
Knowledge of machine controls, servo systems, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, coolant systems, and machine installations
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
Hands-on experience working directly with machinists and CNC programmers

Why Engineers Like Working at Bay Cast

Engineers at Bay Cast enjoy:
Challenging, technically diverse projects
Large-format machining unlike most manufacturing facilities
Close collaboration with experienced machinists and programmers
Opportunities to improve manufacturing processes from the shop floor up
Exposure to aerospace and defense manufacturing
Stable, growing business with long-term career opportunities
High level of autonomy and ownership

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:

$35–$40+/hr

depending on experience.
Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
PTO that increases with tenure
Negotiable PTO for exceptional candidates
Long-term career growth opportunities
Schedule

Day Shift
Monday–Friday
Additional hours as needed to support production and project deadlines

Apply

If you're an experienced manufacturing or process engineer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and improving world-class manufacturing processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through hireCNC.