CNC Manufacturing Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across high-mix product lines to elevate quality, enhance productivity, and reduce rework.
• Cook up close with Design and Manufacturing to make sure new jobs flow smoothly from concept to production, ironing out ambiguities before they hit the craftspeople.
• Oversee the creation of physical machine setups, fixtures, and tooling, fine-tuning machining strategies based on real-world machine behavior and material response.
• Create and maintain supporting documentation, like setup instructions, machining notes, and tooling requirements, to clearly communicate expectations to machine operators and planning teams.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of executable CNC machine programs for wood operations, turning engineering outputs into reliable production workflows.
• Review and validate CNC programs before production release, ensuring tooling selection, clearances, depths, and post-processor accuracy are all in order.
• Diagnose and correct failures across CNC programs and operator execution, implementing solutions that are repeatable, simple, and production-stable.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment, with a focus on CNC programming, machine setup, and process engineering. Experience in wood operations, millwork, or furniture manufacturing is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; highly experienced candidates with demonstrated shop-floor CNC skill sets will be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in CAM programming software and interpreting CAD models. While adaptability is key, experience with software such as ALPHACAM, Mastercam, or SWOOD is a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining principles, including feeds and speeds, workholding, sequence planning, and fixture design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, design-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods as required by project or production activities
• Lift and move materials, components, and prototypes up to 25 pounds independently
• Manual dexterity to handle models, tools, and materials in a workshop or prototype environment
• Visual acuity to read technical drawings, inspect products, and perform precise measurements
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments, including exposure to noise, dust, and machinery