Senior Manufacturing Engineer

• Seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining within the automotive industry.
• This role is responsible for optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process development initiatives across production lines.
• The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, 'working' engineer capable of troubleshooting, programming, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
• Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal).
• Lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components.
• Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and work holding solutions.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first‑piece validation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
• Work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams

Requirements:

• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).
• Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
• Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
• Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and work holding design.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.
• Background in multi‑axis machining.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience.