Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer
Winooski, VT | Full-Time | Monday-Friday
$Preci Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and support reliable manufacturing processes across our precision CNC machining operations.
This position serves as a technical bridge between engineering and production, working closely with CNC programmers, machinists, section leads, Quality, and management to turn customer requirements into practical, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
The Manufacturing Engineer will develop process plans and routings, support tooling and fixture decisions, improve setup and work instructions, assist with new-job launches, troubleshoot production problems, and lead projects that reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and manufacturing cost. The position will also support new equipment, automation, and increased machine utilization.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly on the shop floor and using technical knowledge to make measurable improvements in quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.

Join a stable and growing precision manufacturing company
Work directly with experienced CNC programmers, machinists, and quality professionals
Take ownership of improvements from initial concept through shop-floor implementation
Gain broad exposure to CNC milling, turning, grinding, inspection, and related processes
Help launch new work and develop reliable manufacturing methods
Contribute to automation, unattended production, and capital-equipment projects
Review customer drawings, models, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements to evaluate manufacturability and determine appropriate production methods
Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, routings, operation sequences, setup instructions, work instructions, and standard times in Global Shop Solutions
Define and support tooling, workholding, fixture, gauge, inspection, material, and outside-processing requirements
Partner with CNC programmers, machinists, section leads, and Quality to prove out new jobs, resolve startup issues, and establish stable production processes
Provide technical support for CNC milling, turning, grinding, and related manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process problems
Investigate scrap, rework, nonconforming material, and recurring production issues using structured root-cause analysis and corrective action
Use production, quality, and cost data to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize projects, and verify results
Lead or support equipment and automation projects, including requirements development, supplier evaluation, cost justification, installation, process validation, and training
Collaborate with Quality to meet AS9100, customer, regulatory, inspection, and first-article requirements
Provide technical guidance and training to production employees while promoting safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing practices
401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Health insurance with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney (employee loan program with payroll deduction)
• This position is fully on-site at Preci Manufacturing in Winooski, Vermont. Because the position may require access to export-controlled technical data, applicants must qualify as a U.Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical discipline; Two or more years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related experience in a machining or precision-manufacturing environment is preferred

Practical knowledge of CNC machining principles, tooling, workholding, fixtures, setup methods, and manufacturing process development
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, three-dimensional models, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T
Experience developing manufacturing process plans, routings, work instructions, setup documentation, or standard times
Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective action
Experience with CAD systems; familiarity with CAM software or CNC programming is preferred
Knowledge of inspection methods, first-article requirements, and AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems is preferred
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven cost, cycle-time, and scrap reduction
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production employees, programmers, Quality, suppliers, and company leadership
Ability to manage multiple technical projects and priorities; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook