Manufacturing Engineer II

Major Responsibilities

• Be a safety role model. Engage with employees, supervision, and management to create and promote a safe work environment.
• Always work first to engineer safety into our work processes.
• Apply DMAIC and Lean/6SIGMA tools to identify defects/waste in the manufacturing process and eliminate root cause(s).
• Support CNC machining operations (lathe, mill, or EMD machines) by assisting with process development, setup optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including setup sheets, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and work instructions.
• Aid in the selection and optimization of cutting tools, fixtures, and machining strategies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementation.
• Analyze production issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure processes meet drawing, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process capability.
• Assist with CNC program review and validation (editing support as needed; not primary programmer role).
• Provide floor support to machinists and production personnel as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Actively engage with all of MCE to support our Lean Transformation, deploying Lean Tools to improve employee safety, processes and decrease cost.
• Problem solve gaps and redesign. Implement mistake-proofing concepts to prevent product defects.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material and personnel.
• Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
• Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing procedures are in place before utilizing vendors/subcontractors.
• Provide input and support during the selection process of new vendors.
• Communicate with and provide technical expertise to; suppliers, customers, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales.

Essential Qualifications

• Education, Experience & Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Entry-level to intermediate machining experience (shop floor exposure, internship, or prior machinist role)
  • Basic understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and materials
  • Familiarity with standard manufacturing documentation and change control processes
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing or machining experience
• Experience with CNC lathes and/or mills
• Exposure to CAM software and CNC programming fundamentals
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Experience with SolidWorks

Salary Range

$100,000-$110,000 + bonus