Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on supporting and improving CNC machining operations through hands-on programming, process optimization, tooling selection, and shop-floor troubleshooting. You will collaborate closely with production and quality teams to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high product quality across milling and turning operations.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for mills and lathes using Master Cam, ensuring efficient and reliable machining operations.
• Create, modify, and independently optimize machining programs to support new and existing products.
• Improve manufacturing processes to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and machining strategies for a variety of parts and materials.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, and production issues directly on the shop floor to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Generate clear setup sheets, work instructions, and machining documentation to support consistent and repeatable production.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications, including GD&T, to ensure accurate and compliant part production.
• Support quality initiatives by collaborating with quality teams and applying measurement and inspection processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO procedures and established manufacturing standards in all production activities.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts aimed at reducing tooling costs, improving quality, and optimizing manufacturing workflows.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on CNC programming experience with direct responsibility for programming CNC mills and lathes.
• Proficiency in Master Cam, including generating tool paths, programming complex parts, and troubleshooting machining issues.
• Manufacturing engineering experience of at least 1 year, with involvement in production support and process optimization.
• Strong CNC machining knowledge covering mills and lathes, including setup practices, feeds, speeds, and cutting parameters.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T, ensuring dimensional accuracy and product conformance.
• Solid Works experience or equivalent CAD proficiency for working with models and engineering data.
• Demonstrated process improvement and troubleshooting skills, including reducing cycle times, improving quality, and lowering tooling costs.
• Strong blueprint reading and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with extrusion manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience in supporting measurement and inspection processes as part of quality initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures and manufacturing standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Akron, OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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