Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Job Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER TECHNICIAN (MET)
Location : West Chester, PA (On-site)

Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Available

About the Role: This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing or CAD model through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release. This is NOT a programming-only role and NOT an engineering-only role.

Key Responsibilities:
1. CNC Programming & Process Development - create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, develop machining strategies, convert drawings and models into production-ready programs, select tooling and machining processes, optimize cycle times and efficiency
2. Setup, Prove-Out & Production Release - perform machine setups, run first articles, prove out new programs, validate dimensions and tolerances, troubleshoot machining issues, release jobs into production
3. Manufacturing Support - provide technical support to machinists, support engineering changes, troubleshoot production challenges, improve manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications: CNC programming experience, CAD/CAM experience, setup experience, first article experience, blueprint reading, troubleshooting ability, production support experience