Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer CNC Manufacturing

Improve CNC processes. Optimize programs and tooling. Help our machining teams perform at their best.

Pay: $95,000 annually
Type: Full-time | Salaried exempt
Schedule: First shift
Location: Onsite | Eastlake, Ohio
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 11 paid company holidays

• Company-paid training and development

• Employee engagement events

• Stable, precision-manufacturing environment

About Midwest Precision

Midwest Precision is a CNC manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, energy, and fluid-power industries. We manufacture complex, close-tolerance components where quality, traceability, and reliable delivery matter.

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with required experience in Mastercam and SolidWorks who can turn production challenges into practical, repeatable solutions.

What Youll Do

• Develop and improve CNC machining processes for production parts

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam

• Create and modify models, drawings, fixtures, and manufacturing designs using SolidWorks

• Select tooling, inserts, workholding, speeds, and feeds

• Reduce cycle times, setup times, scrap, and rework

• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, quality, and process issues

• Partner directly with CNC setup operators, programmers, quality personnel, and production leadership

• Review part drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements

• Develop fixtures and workholding solutions

• Create and maintain setup sheets, work instructions, and process documentation

• Support first-piece approvals and resolve issues identified during inspection

• Evaluate existing jobs for opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery

• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions

• Ensure processes comply with AS9100, customer, and internal requirements

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mastercam

• Proficiency in SolidWorks

• Experience in a CNC machining or precision-manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of CNC programming, tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining processes

• Experience improving CNC milling and/or turning operations

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T

• Working knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, and inspection methods

• Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, quality personnel, and production leaders

• Strong organizational and technical-documentation skills

A bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent hands-on manufacturing and engineering experience will be considered.

Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

ITAR Requirement

Because Midwest Precision performs work regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered for this position.

Why Join Midwest Precision?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on the shop floor. You will work closely with the people running the equipment, solve real manufacturing problems, and help build more efficient and reliable CNC processes.

Apply Today

If you are a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with Mastercam and SolidWorks experience who enjoys improving CNC processes, optimizing programs and tooling, and solving production challenges, we would like to hear from you.

Midwest Precision is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Compensation details: 90000-95000 Yearly Salary

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