Manufacturing Engineer – Ceramic Machining
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced precision manufacturing for nuclear technology applications. This position requires hands-on experience in ceramic machining, including wire EDM, diamond grinding, CNC milling, CNC programming, tooling, and precision machining, along with strong CAD/CAM skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement in-house ceramic machining processes for precision components.
- Set up and operate CNC and other precision machining equipment.
- Design and machine production tooling, fixtures, and prototype components.
- Perform wire EDM, diamond grinding, and CNC milling of ceramic materials.
- Review engineering drawings and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- Analyze inspection results and resolve machining and quality issues.
- Develop and improve machining methods, processes, tooling, and manufacturing techniques.
- Support CNC programming and process optimization.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce machining costs and improve efficiency.
- Evaluate, procure, install, maintain, and calibrate machine shop equipment.
- Apply GD&T and precision inspection methods to support quality requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and external machine shops on technical and production requirements.
- Support capacity and scheduling activities with external machining partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of mechanical design and machine shop experience.
- Hands-on ceramic machining experience is required.
- Experience with ceramic machining processes, particularly wire EDM, diamond grinding, and CNC milling.
- Strong understanding of machine shop manufacturing processes and setups.
- Experience with precision machining and manufacturing equipment.
Skills
- SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar CAD/CAM software
- CNC programming
- CNC milling
- Ceramic machining
- Wire EDM
- Diamond grinding
- GD&T
- Precision inspection and metrology
- Tooling and fixture design
Preferred Experience
- Operating CNC, conventional lathe, mill, and other precision machine shop equipment.
- Experience with CMMs, 3D imaging, or other advanced metrology systems.
- Prototype tooling and finish machining.
- Applying DFM principles to engineering drawings.
- Developing manufacturing processes for specialized or difficult-to-machine materials.
- Supporting high-precision production environments.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to apply your ceramic machining and manufacturing engineering expertise to technically challenging components used in advanced nuclear technology. You will develop new machining capabilities, create innovative tooling and manufacturing solutions, and contribute to both prototype and production programs.
Important Qualification: Ceramic machining experience is a key requirement for this position. Candidates with general CNC or conventional machining experience but without hands-on ceramic machining experience may not be a strong match.