CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Ashland

** CNC Manufacturing Engineer*
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* Location:

** Ashland, PA

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* Schedule:

** 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

** Pay:**  $75,000-$85,000 per year DOE (willing to negotiate for the right candidate)

** Duration:
** Permanent position with benefits

** About Us*
* We are a leading manufacturer of custom metal castings and precision-machined components serving a wide range of industrial markets. By combining foundry operations with advanced machining capabilities, we deliver high-quality engineered solutions for customers who depend on reliability, precision, and performance.

We are seeking a skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations, developing machining processes, improving productivity, and ensuring successful execution of customer requirements.

** Position Summary*
* The CNC Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for CNC programming, manufacturing process development, CAD/CAM modeling, production support, quoting, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout both machine shop and foundry operations. This role serves as a key technical resource supporting safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong CNC programming experience, a manufacturing engineering mindset, and the ability to work closely with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to drive operational success.

** Essential Responsibilities*
* + Develop, edit, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for production machining operations.

+ Create and maintain CAD/CAM models and toolpaths using CREO and Mastercam.

+ Maintain current revisions of CNC programs, routings, drawings, and manufacturing databases.

+ Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements to develop manufacturing processes.

+ Determine tooling, fixturing, machine speeds, feeds, and machining methods required for production.

+ Quote new machined products, including tooling, gauges, fixtures, and manufacturing requirements.

+ Create and maintain part routings and product information within company systems.

+ Coordinate customer CAD data, including STEP and IGES files, and communicate directly with customer engineering teams regarding design and geometry questions.

+ Support production operations by troubleshooting machining and manufacturing issues.

+ Develop and document manufacturing standards, procedures, and best practices.

+ Identify and implement productivity improvements, cost-reduction opportunities, and process efficiencies.

+ Support safety, quality, delivery, production, inventory, and financial performance goals.

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workloads.

+ Support production supervision and operations as needed.

+ Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* ** Required*
* + Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Minimum three (3) years of CNC machining and programming experience.

+ Strong knowledge of G-Code programming and editing.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

+ Experience developing manufacturing processes and production routings.

+ Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

** Preferred*
* + Mastercam experience.

+ CREO experience.

+ Fanuc control programming experience.

+ Mazak (EIA) programming experience.

+ Ability to manually write and edit CNC code.

+ PLC programming experience.

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Experience with in a machine shop, foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial production environment.

** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*
* + CNC programming and machining process optimization.

+ CAD/CAM software proficiency.

+ Manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.

+ Tooling, fixturing, and production planning.

+ Root cause analysis and problem-solving.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

+ Strong…