Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor - CNC & Precision Manufacturing

Job Overview

We are looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians supporting critical production processes across our manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on CNC machining, precision manufacturing, process stability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians supporting CNC machining, precision manufacturing, tooling, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for CNC machining processes, including process optimization, tooling strategy, setup reduction, machine capability, production troubleshooting, and standard work.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Operations leadership to resolve chronic manufacturing issues and improve process performance.
• Drive process optimization through data analysis, root cause investigation, corrective action, standard work, and continuous improvement methods.
• Support new product introduction, product transfers, and process changes by ensuring manufacturability, process stability, documentation readiness, and production scalability.
• Lead process validation activities, capability studies, risk assessments, and production readiness reviews for new or modified processes, including CNC machining and other precision manufacturing operations.
• Identify and justify capital equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing technology investments based on business need, ROI, capacity, quality impact, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Support the development of the site’s CNC and precision manufacturing technology roadmap, including equipment upgrades, automation opportunities, process standardization, and future capability needs.
• Build detailed business cases for capital expenditures, including cost-benefit analysis, capacity modeling, payback projections, and implementation planning.
• Standardize best practices through work instructions, process documentation, training materials, visual management, and operator support.
• Champion Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, waste reduction, and flow improvement.
• Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities related to downtime, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization, throughput, and process variation.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, verification, and sustainment.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, CNC machining, precision manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a similar technical manufacturing role. Combination of relevant education and related manufacturing will also be considered.
• At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, project leadership, or technical team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong background in CNC machining, process development, process improvement, production support, and manufacturing problem solving.
• Working knowledge of CNC equipment, machining processes, tooling, fixturing, machine capability, and precision manufacturing controls.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, including A3, DMAIC, PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, process validation, or production ramp-up activities.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and use performance metrics to identify trends, prioritize issues, and implement improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab, CAD/CAM, or other engineering and data analysis tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Background supporting CNC machining, Swiss-type machining, milling, turning, manual assembly, automated assembly, or other technical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Citizen, Star, Mazak, Makino, Mikron, Escomatic, or similar precision machining platforms is a plus.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept through justification, installation, qualification, and production release.
• Familiarity with automation, smart factory concepts, real-time production monitoring, digital work instructions, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, process validation, quality systems, and production documentation controls.
• Ability to develop manufacturing roadmaps that align people, process, equipment, technology, and business needs.