Manufacturing Engineer Manager

About the role

As the CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager, you will be a cornerstone of our plant leadership team. You will lead the design and implementation of complex machining processes for very large, high-precision machined parts using state-of-the-art 4 and 5-axis CNC machines and advanced CAD/CAM tools. In this role, you aren’t just creating CNC programs; you are creating the processes for bringing complex designs to life for the world’s most advanced semiconductor and aerospace companies. This position offers exciting day-to-day challenges and a path toward Senior Engineering or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Process Design & Technical Leadership
  • Manage resources responsible for CNC programming, work-holding design, in-process inspection routines, and the creation of accurate routers and work instructions.
  • Direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure new products meet cost, schedule, and performance specifications.
  • Act as a technical consultant to customers, utilizing best-in-class tools to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Cost (DFC) feedback.
  • Own the engineering processes that ensure part quality through robust process design, manual/automated in-process inspection routines, and strict adherence to production standards.
• Operational Excellence
  • Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, increase first-pass yields, minimize setup times, and improve machine utilization.
  • Maintain the accuracy of machining cycle times, manufacturing methods, and production documentation to meet cost and quality targets.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) through structured problem-solving methods.
  • Select and deploy new CNC machinery and material handling equipment based on ROI; design plant layouts for optimal flow.
• Team Management
  • Motivate the engineering team through leadership by example, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
  • Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve organizational performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience creating CNC machining processes for very large parts (60" x 60" x 50" or larger).
• 3+ years of experience directly managing CNC programmers and/or manufacturing engineers.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical work experience.
• Expert-level understanding of 4 and 5-axis machining and CAD/CAM software tools.
• Proficient user of Excel, PowerPoint, and/or similar tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident (ITAR facility requirement).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for certifications, skill specialization, or formal college degrees.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program (role-dependent).

Pay

Annual salary range: $150,000 - $180,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined at the offer stage based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills.