Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Screw Machines

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Screw Machines

Type:
Direct Hire

Work Location:

Onsite position in Oxford, NC

The Screw Machine Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for Acme-Gridley and Davenport multi-spindle automatic screw machines. This position serves as the technical expert for screw machine operations by designing tooling and manufacturing processes, troubleshooting complex machining issues, improving equipment performance, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production, the Screw Machine Engineer develops manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost while ensuring customer specifications are consistently achieved.

• Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Determine optimum cutting speeds, feeds, tooling geometry, cycle times, and machining sequences to maximize productivity
• Design tooling layouts, cam configurations, tooling sequences, and machine setups for Acme-Gridley and Davenport screw machines
• Develop standardized setup documentation and process instructions
• Perform complex machine setups and get approval of new jobs
• Optimize existing machine setups to improve throughput, quality, and equipment utilization
• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting for machining, tooling, and process issues
• Support production during startups and critical manufacturing challenges
• Lead initiatives to reduce setup times, scrap, downtime, tooling costs, and cycle times
• Lead initiatives to reduce setup times, scrap, downtime, tooling costs, and cycle times
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Perform first-piece inspections and support root cause investigations for quality concerns.

• Participate in Kaizen events and cost reduction initiatives
• Support corrective and preventive action activities
• Provide engineering support during customer visits, audits, and new product launches
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production demands or equipment installations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain LOTO procedures

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in the setup, operation, and engineering of Acme-Gridley and Davenport screw machines.
• Process improvement skills
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, as well as an in-depth understanding of cams, gears, and mechanical gearing.
• Proficiency in grinding and setting form tools, shave tools, drills, and cutoffs.
• Solid understanding of shop mathematics, decimals, fractions, and metric conversions.
• Proficient with the use of Solid Works or similar Engineering Design software for the purpose of documenting Electro‑mechanical system designs.

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.