CNC Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve manufacturing process issues to maintain productivity and quality.
• Develop robust, efficient manufacturing processes to support new product launches.
• Improve and optimize existing processes to reduce risk, increase throughput, and enhance reliability.
• Design and implement production fixtures, tooling, and gauges to improve operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet engineering drawing specifications and quality standards.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement employee-generated ideas that drive process improvements, safety, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Autodesk products.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Understanding of secondary manufacturing processes including plating, coatings, welding, and brazing.
• Knowledge of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining operations and capabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Manufacturing and/or machining experience preferred.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting ability.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on machinist experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing machining processes for metallic and/or composite components