Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical Engineer with strong Mastercam programming skills and a background in precision machining and manufacturing. This individual will be responsible for developing CNC programs, designing and improving machining processes, and supporting production to ensure parts are manufactured efficiently, accurately, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining equipment.
• Create toolpaths, select tooling, and establish machining strategies to improve cycle times and production efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Develop and modify machining processes to meet tight tolerances and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot machining issues.
• Support fixture, tooling, and workholding design and development.
• Perform engineering reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable and machining processes are cost-effective.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and improved machine utilization.
• Assist with first article inspections, process validation, and production launches.
• Maintain accurate CNC programs, setup documentation, and process records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
• 3+ years of CNC programming or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Mastercam and CNC toolpath development.
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes, and/or multi-axis machining.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters, feeds, speeds, and materials.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Preferred Experience

• Precision machining and tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC programming.
• Fixture and tooling design.
• Experience supporting production machining environments.
• Knowledge of CNC machine controls such as Fanuc, Haas, or Siemens.