Director of Engineering

Job Description

Director of Engineering – Precision CNC Manufacturing

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Rochester, NY

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A high-growth, private equity backed precision machining company serving aerospace and defense customers is hiring a Director of Engineering. This is an opportunity to build and develop a CNC manufacturing engineering team within a modern operation investing in equipment, capabilities, and growth.

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We’re looking for a hands-on engineering leader with deep CNC machining experience who can develop people, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and work directly with customers.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead, mentor, and develop the CNC manufacturing engineering team, including hiring, training, and strengthening technical capabilities.
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• Oversee manufacturing processes, CNC programming, tooling, fixturing, and new part introductions.
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• Apply strong GD&T knowledge to evaluate drawings, establish machining strategies, and ensure parts meet customer requirements.
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• Lead quoting and estimating, including process planning, cycle times, tooling requirements, and manufacturing costs.
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• Work directly with customers on technical requirements, manufacturability, quotations, and production challenges.
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• Partner with production and quality to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and resolve machining issues.
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• Evaluate new machine tools and technology to support capacity expansion and increasingly complex work.
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Qualifications

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• Engineering leadership experience in a precision CNC machining environment.
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• Proven ability to build and develop manufacturing engineering teams.
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• Deep understanding of CNC machine tools, cutting tools, chip making, workholding, and machining processes.
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• Strong GD&T and complex blueprint interpretation skills.
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• Experience quoting precision machined components and communicating directly with customers.
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• Ability to balance technical leadership with delivery, quality, and profitability.
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• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience preferred.
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This role offers the opportunity to shape the engineering department and directly influence the growth of a modern precision machining business.