Manufacturing Process Engineer

Responsibilities: Develop, validate, and optimize machining processes for CNC milling and turning operations. Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, tooling specifications, and SOPs. Select cutting tools, fixtures, workholding methods, and process parameters to meet productivity and quality targets. Analyze machining performance and implement improvements to cycle times, scrap reduction, tool life, and equipment utilization. Troubleshoot process, tooling, machine, and quality issues on the production floor. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges. Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies. Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives including workflow improvements, waste reduction, setup reduction, and standard work implementation. Support validation and qualification activities for new equipment and processes. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, engineering studies, process capability studies, and production readiness reviews.

Key requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience programming and supporting CNC milling and turning operations in a manufacturing environment. Expertise in CNC programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization for mills and lathes. Strong understanding of machining principles including tool selection, workholding, feeds and speeds, cycle time optimization, and tool life management. Experience developing and improving machining processes for production environments. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications. Proven success reducing cycle times, improving process capability, and minimizing scrap through process and tooling improvements. Experience selecting and implementing cutting tools, inserts, fixtures, and workholding solutions. Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills related to machining, tooling, and quality issues. Experience creating and maintaining setup sheets, work instructions, tooling documentation, and SOPs. Working knowledge of CAM software and CNC controls commonly used in machining environments. Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, programmers, quality engineers, and production personnel. collaborative problem-solving data-driven CNC programming CNC milling and turning CAM software