Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer III role focuses on providing daily, hands‑on support to a precision machining operation that produces very small, high‑tolerance components. You spend most of your time on the shop floor troubleshooting manufacturing issues, driving process improvements, and implementing manufacturing changes, while also maintaining accurate engineering and manufacturing documentation. The position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing engineer who enjoys close collaboration with production teams and is comfortable working in a highly technical CNC machining environment.

• Provide daily, hands‑on manufacturing engineering support to CNC machining operations, with a primary focus on very small, high‑precision components.

• Spend approximately 75% of your time on the shop floor and 25% in the office, closely partnering with production staff to resolve issues in real time.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to improve quality, throughput, and reliability.

• Develop, refine, and implement process improvements and manufacturing changes to enhance efficiency and maintain tight tolerances.

• Support the setup, optimization, and ongoing production of very small components in a high‑tolerance machining environment.

• Apply GD&T principles to ensure parts meet dimensional and geometric requirements and to support clear, accurate engineering drawings.

• Create, update, and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation, including process instructions, work instructions, and change records.

• Ensure that all process changes and improvements are properly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders on the shop floor and in engineering.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including machinists, technicians, and other engineers, to improve manufacturability and resolve technical challenges.

• Participate in occasional special projects that may involve new processes, new equipment, or design‑for‑manufacturing initiatives, while maintaining focus on daily production support.

• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with flexibility depending on overall experience and capabilities.

• Proven experience working in a CNC machining environment, supporting production of precision components.

• Strong, hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing operations and working directly on the shop floor.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement effective process improvements and manufacturing changes.

• Comfort working in a high‑tolerance production setting with very small components and complex machining requirements.

• Experience or familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to engineering drawings and inspection criteria.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Experience with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) processes.

• Experience in abrasive flow or media flow polishing processes, such as AFM‑type processes, used for internal surface finishing and deburring.

• Hands‑on experience with tight or high‑tolerance grinding operations for precision components.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other CAD/design software to support drawing creation, modification, and process documentation.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams, communicating clearly and professionally in both shop floor and office environments.

The role is based in a precision manufacturing environment where you spend the majority of your time on the shop floor working directly with CNC…