CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer

A day in the lifeYou start your morning reviewing an overnight 5-axis run. Vericut simulations matched reality, but you still scan first-article measurements to confirm GD&T callouts. By mid-morning, you’re collaborating with design on a DFM review—tweaking chamfers and tolerances so the part runs lights-out on a mill-turn. After lunch, you lead a quick Kaizen huddle on a cell that’s struggling with setup time. By day’s end, you’ve updated toolpaths in NX/Esprit, issued a new setup sheet, and coached an operator on probing macros to lock in repeatability.Impact you’ll makeBuild, refine, and sustain multi-axis CNC processes that are safe, capable, and cost-effective—supporting production goals, elevating quality, and accelerating continuous improvement across the shop.What you’ll doDesign and launch robust CNC machining workflows, including tooling, fixturing, and programs for multi-axis equipment.Author and optimize CAD/CAM programs (SolidWorks CAD with Esprit or NX CAM), validating with simulation tools like Vericut to meet print and quality standards.Analyze routings and cycle times, removing waste and reducing variability through Lean methods.Partner with design engineering to ensure manufacturability; provide DFM guidance early in the design cycle.Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions that stick.Evaluate and recommend machines, tooling, and new technologies aligned to production needs.Create and maintain process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs.Train and mentor operators and technicians on best practices, probing, macros, and quality expectations.Drive 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to elevate safety, flow, and consistency.Ensure every process adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.What you bring5+ years in CNC machining and process engineering.Deep hands-on capability in CNC programming, setup, and operation, including probing and macro programming.Proficiency with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, NX CAM or equivalent) and simulation (Vericut).Expertise in multi-axis machining: 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and multi-axis mill-turn lathes.Strong command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.Fluency with metrology and common measurement systems.Applied Lean Manufacturing and process optimization experience.Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.Clear communicator and team collaborator across design, machining, and quality.Bonus pointsBachelor’s in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related.PC-DMIS CMM programming and/or automation engineering experience.Background in firearms manufacturing.ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor preferred) for planning and execution.Certifications or frameworks: Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100, ISO 9001 exposure.Machines & technologies you’ll useCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Makino, Haas, Okuma)CAM Software (Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)