Sr. Machining Engineer

Lead Process Engineer – Machining

Findlay, OH – A leading tier I automotive supplier is adding a hands‑on Lead Process Engineer to drive success in the CNC machining area. This role blends mentorship, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration on a modern machining platform.

• Lead, coach, and mentor two engineering teammates
• Own the machining process, including CNC programming, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• Manage capital equipment projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance
• Build and maintain vendor and supplier relationships for process and tooling excellence
• Initiate and execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies and reduce scrap
• Perform root cause analysis and downtime troubleshooting to sustain throughput
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts, fixture design, and tooling
• Support new model activities, documentation, and project management activities
• Address mechanical and basic electrical issues that impact production
• Generate required reports, monitor metrics, and track KPIs with production staff
• Collaborate with operations and production associates to enhance throughput and meet production goals
• Other duties as directed by engineering management

• Associate’s degree with at least eight years of lead process engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of lead process engineering experience
• Experience working in CNC machining environments with advanced knowledge of machining processes
• Experience programming CNC machining centers
• Experience implementing process improvements (increasing efficiencies, reducing scrap, etc.)
• Capital equipment project management, including managing timelines and budgets
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling experience
• Supervision of others or experience in leadership roles
• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Automotive supplier work experience
• Experience with horizontal machining centers
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Robotics and/or PLC experience
• Mechanical hobbies and/or farming experience

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance – available the first of the month after hire
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%
• Paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement
• Life and wellness plan and annual bonus potential
• Excellent work/life balance – 40–45 hours per week with limited weekend work

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Findlay, OH area. A conservative relocation package is available for regional candidates who meet all of the requirements.