Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

About the role

Reporting directly to the Global Manufacturing Manager, the Advanced Manufacturing Machining Engineer is responsible for executing the manufacturing roadmap. This role integrates advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and systems into high precision (CNC) machine shops to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute DPC Manufacturing strategy by working with site manufacturing teams to drive productivity on new capex and existing equipment by maximizing machine utilization through automation.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new automation methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Provide technical development and deployment for new technologies related to manufacturing to drive productivity improvements.
• Support manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and throughput goals, identifying opportunities to improve.
• Drive and support manufacturing strategy by using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodology to improve internal processes.
• Apply Project Management skills & tools to lead and support capital equipment/improvement projects.
• Collaborate interally and externally to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate and implement new automation technologies.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead progress meetings; reporting out to Leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on automation; provide guidance and knowledge to teams.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline (or minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in manufacturing engineering en-lieu).
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a direct focus on CNC machining processes & machining automation processes.
• Automation Equipment Expertise: Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art automation equipment such as robotics, cobots, AMR’s.
• Metrology Skills: Deep expertise with a variety of conventional and advanced precision metrology systems (e.g., photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging).
• CAD Proficiency: Strong experience with SolidWorks or an equivalent mechanical CAD platform.
• Shop Operations: Comprehensive understanding of standard machine shop manufacturing processes and setups.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Culture: Strong commitment to rigorous safety precautions in both design and practice.
• Continuous Improvement: Deep understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing concepts.