Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Machining Job Description This Manufacturing Engineer – Machining role focuses on designing, optimizing, and improving machining and related manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced economically while meeting strict fit, form, function, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, shop personnel, and installers/operators to drive process improvements, manage capital equipment projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Responsibilities Determine the necessary equipment, tooling, and process design to manufacture products in an economical manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards. Develop, maintain, and provide clear documentation, work instructions, and process specifications for product and process-related information. Deliver training and communicate process changes and product requirements effectively to supervisors and shop personnel.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs in order to reduce cost, enhance quality, and increase manufacturability. Lead process improvement projects that optimize machining and related manufacturing operations. Investigate, evaluate, and recommend the procurement and replacement of capital equipment to improve the manufacturing process, including working through ROI analyses.
Process Engineering Change Notices in a timely manner and communicate those changes to the appropriate shop personnel. Process Engineering Change Requests promptly, thoroughly investigate proposed changes, and ensure recommendations support the best interests of the company. Analyze current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve safety in manufacturing operations.
Work on front-end CNC machining processes including programming, brake press, and saw operations to support efficient production. Partner with purchasing and installation teams when introducing and installing new manufacturing equipment. Use computer tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and AutoCAD (when applicable), to support documentation, analysis, and design activities. Engage directly with installers and operators on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues and refine processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles where applicable. Essential Skills Manufacturing engineering experience in machining environments, with a focus on CNC machining and related processes. Ability to design and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve cost, quality, and productivity targets. Experience with CNC programming and front-end machining operations such as brake press and saw.
Capability to lead process improvement projects and manage process engineering activities. Experience evaluating and recommending capital equipment, including working through ROI processes. Strong skills in processing Engineering Change Notices and Engineering Change Requests in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to analyze manufacturing processes to improve safety and operational efficiency. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with design engineers, supervisors, shop personnel, and operators.
Strong written and oral communication skills for clear documentation and effective training. Good computer skills, including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or a related field is required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience preferred, though candidates with less or significantly more experience are also considered.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with AutoCAD is a plus for supporting design and documentation activities. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus and supports continuous improvement e