CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Western Enterprises, now part of the Marmon family, has been in business for over 60 years, specializing in compressed gas-related products. Located in Westlake, Ohio, the company is dedicated to innovation and quality, serving various industries worldwide.

About the Role

As a CNC Manufacturing Engineer at Western Enterprises, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring productivity improvements, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and developing new processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors productivity improvements such as cycle time improvements and cost cutting measures.
• Ensures all safety procedures and rules are followed and resolves safety issues.
• Initiates and follows through on action items to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues, writes, and edits programs.
• Establishes costs and processes for new parts.
• Oversees shop orders, in-house inspections, operator inspections, nonconformance issues, and material and scrap disposition.
• Verifies adherence to methods of operation and ISO procedures, maintains training programs, and trains/coaches employees.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing operations, including fixturing, tooling, and methods.
• Develops new processes and implements new equipment, conducts new equipment qualification and validation, identifies deficiencies, and implements Lean Sigma principles.
• Conducts pre-reviews and post-reviews of jobs, identifies and solves manufacturing problems, and responds to issues with urgency.
• Manages processes for continuous improvements, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves set-up methods to reduce set-up times and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Aids or leads in the development of capital equipment justification proposals and implementations of new equipment.
• Collaborates with planning, quality, purchasing, assembly, and design staff to ensure efficient production methods.
• Maintains positive working relationships to support a positive workplace environment.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Technical school background helpful.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining.
• Ability to drive positive changes in operations using continuous improvement tools, teamwork, and shop floor metrics, including quality, cost, delivery, safety, and housekeeping.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership by example.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Specific safety and procedural training.
• Understanding of blueprints, drawing interpretation, and inspection planning sheets.
• Knowledge of ISO and medical procedures.
• Statistical methods for estimating future manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of GD&T and writing/editing programs for CNC machines.
• Understanding of production planning concepts.
• Working knowledge of machining, materials, quality programs, and safety programs.
• Knowledge of creating manufacturing prints.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of machining, materials, quality programs, and safety programs.
• Knowledge of writing and editing programs for all types of CNC machines.
• Understanding of production planning concepts.
• Knowledge of using different computer programs to create reports using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of creating manufacturing prints.

Benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage), 401(k) with company matching, leadership development and career growth opportunities, and the ability to make a direct impact on safety, customer satisfaction, and operational performance in a collaborative, results-driven work environment.