CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize CNC machining processes to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Support NPI to meet customer deadlines, which may involve setting up the parts you program.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for machining defects or process deviations.
• Maintain and update CNC machine documentation, including process parameters & tooling setups.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing cycle times, tooling costs, and material waste.
• Train and support production staff on CNC machine operation and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor or associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of an engineering degree.
• Experience programming and operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and materials.
• Proficiency with CAD software for part modeling & engineering drawings.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in all windows based programs.
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and manufacturing safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Solidworks for CAD, Esprit for CAM & Paperless Parts for quoting.
• Experience working in an AS9100 & CMMC 2.0 environment.
• Hands-on experience setting up horizontal mills, multi-axis lathes, swiss lathes & mill/turns.
• Experience with Okuma OSP & Fanuc machine controls.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working directly with customers for DFM.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python.

Skills

• The CNC Manufacturing Engineer utilizes technical skills in CAD/CAM software daily to design fixtures and optimize machining processes that meet precise product specifications.
• Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting production issues and implementing effective solutions that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Communication skills are critical when collaborating with cross-functional teams and training production personnel on new procedures.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies supports continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve cycle times.

Work Environment

• This position operates in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Exposure to noise, machinery, temperature variation, and industrial conditions may occur when accessing plant areas.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and kneel without difficulty.
• Ability to repeatedly lift/pull/push 50lbs.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Working in the presence of fork trucks and other manufacturing machinery.

Benefits

• Momentum Manufacturing complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or employment process should notify Human Resources.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the department and the individual.