CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

The CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements and improves the processes that turn customer drawings into finished, in-spec parts. You’ll own CNC programs for turning and milling (up to 5 axes), design the fixtures and tooling that make them run, and work directly with Team Leaders and Operators on the shop floor to keep production capable, efficient and cost-effective.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving tough manufacturing problems, from first-article setup on a new casting to cutting cycle time on a mature family of parts.

Key ResponsibilitiesCNC programming and process development

• Develop CNC programs for turning and milling operations, both manually and with CAD/CAM software (Esprit preferred).

• Troubleshoot, edit and optimize complex G-code programs on multi-axis equipment (up to 5 axes).

• Develop complete manufacturing processes to produce a part complete, applying current CNC machining techniques, tooling and lean principles.

• Plan processes for medium-volume production, including families of parts.

Tooling and fixturing

• Design and implement fixtures for castings and other irregularly shaped parts using SolidWorks.

• Select cutting tools and specify their proper application; create and maintain tooling lists.

Documentation

• Create and maintain process routings, process drawings, CNC programs and tooling lists in the company ERP system and engineering files.

• Provide machining times and tooling costs to support new product quotes and PPAP activities with the Manufacturing Project Engineer and Quality.

Shop floor support and problem solving

• Troubleshoot CNC setups and processes on the shop floor alongside Team Leaders and Operators.

• Use statistical methods to evaluate process performance against specification and drive corrective action.

Cost, capacity and continuous improvement

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to support quoting and capacity decisions.

• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects: brainstorming, data gathering and analysis, proposals built on cross-functional input, and cost justification for investments.

• Work with tooling, equipment and subcontract vendors to define specifications and purchase equipment, materials and services, evaluating each for quality, fit and cost-effectiveness.

QualificationsRequired

• Proven track record developing creative, practical solutions for manufacturing mechanical components.