Manufacturing Engineer

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for machined components and assemblies.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers using CAM software.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, and machining strategies to maximize productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, reduce cycle times, and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing methods, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Design and validate manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Conduct time studies, process capability analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products are manufacturable (DFM).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Quality to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and commissioning.
• Train machinists and operators on new programs, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality requirements.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment
• Hands-on CNC programming experience using CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit, GibbsCAM, NX CAM, CAMWorks, or similar)