Mechanical Engineer; Entry Level in Peabody

Job Description CNC Mechanical Engineer Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits About the Opportunity

We are a precision machining and manufacturing organization serving advanced industries, specializing in high-mix, tight-tolerance components
. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a CNC Mechanical Engineer to help scale operations and support increasingly complex work.

This role combines engineering and CNC programming responsibilities to develop, optimize, and execute machining processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring new projects are technically sound, production-ready, and scalable
, while supporting CNC programming and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on, high-impact role working closely with engineering, programming, and shop floor teams.

• Serve as a technical resource for Sales to support quoting, including machining methods and cycle time estimates
• Define manufacturing processes, routing, and operation sequences for new parts
• Ensure first-time job readiness before release to production

• Assist in developing and maintaining CNC programs (approximately 25% of role)
• Support toolpath strategy, optimization, and program debugging
• Collaborate closely with CNC programmers and machinists

• Troubleshoot machining and process-related issues
• Drive improvements in cycle time, repeatability, and first-pass yield
• Contribute to machining standards, tooling strategies, and best practices

• Partner with Production Planning to ensure realistic schedules
• Work with engineering, machining, and leadership teams to improve manufacturability
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) with clear communication of impact

• Strong first-time success on new parts and builds
• Improved efficiency, cycle times, and process consistency
• High-quality CNC programs and optimized machining strategies
• Effective collaboration across engineering, programming, and production teams

Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering with 1–5 years of experience in precision machining or high-mix manufacturing environments, or Associates degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering with 3–6 years of experience in precision machining or high-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience with CNC programming (CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Experience with 3D modeling software, such as Solid Works.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and machining processes
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience with first-time builds or prototype work
• Exposure to fixture design and tooling strategies
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Hands-on machining experience

• Hands-on role with time split between office/workstation and shop floor
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value components
• Direct impact on process development and operational growth
• Collaborative and skilled team environment
• Strong opportunity for career growth and development