Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineers, machinists, and quality assurance teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement efficient CNC machining processes, including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis CNC machines.

• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.

• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products, offering DFM (Design for Manufacturability) input during the design phase.

• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Evaluate and select CNC equipment, tooling, and technologies to support production needs.

• Establish and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures.

• Train and mentor machine operators and other staff on CNC processes, best practices, and quality standards.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining and process engineering.

• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC machine programming, setup and operation. This includes advanced skills like probe and macro programming.

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, NX CAM, or equivalent) including simulation software (Vericut).

• In-depth knowledge of multi-axis CNC machining (e.g., 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, and multi axis mill-turn lathes).

• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASNI Y14.5) and blueprint reading.

• Extensive knowledge and use of common metrology & measurement systems.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with PC-DMIS CMM programming and/or automation engineering.

• Experience in firearms manufacturing.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (preferably Epicor) for production planning.

• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100, or ISO 9001 experience.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Makino, Haas, Okuma)
• CAM Software (Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)