Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Engineer​/Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and sustaining precision machining processes for tight-tolerance components. This role combines manufacturing engineering, shop floor execution, and customer support, requiring both strong analytical capability and hands‑on machining expertise.

• Lead the development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement of machining processes for precision components.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers, supporting manufacturing readiness, product introductions, process validations, audits, and quality‑related issue resolution.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure product requirements are translated into robust and effective manufacturing processes.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for machining, tooling, process efficiency, and quality challenges.
• Develop and optimize CNC machining strategies, including turning, milling, grinding, and wire EDM operations.
• Design and implement fixturing and work‑holding solutions that improve repeatability, productivity, and process capability.
• Analyze process performance, yields, and capability data to reduce variation and improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Optimize tooling performance through effective selection, programming, feeds and speeds, and tool‑life management.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, standard work, and manufacturing records.
• Train, mentor, and develop machinists and operators on best practices, technical skills, and process improvements.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure manufacturability, quality compliance, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on machining experience with demonstrated technical progression.
• Minimum 5‑10 years of precision machining, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in tight‑tolerance machining, CNC programming, fixturing, turning, milling and grinding, tooling optimization, and process development.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, including tool wear, heat management, chip formation, and process controls.
• Proven success improving manufacturing processes in a multi‑axis machining environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Experience working within regulated Quality Management Systems, including NC and CAPA processes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience machining refractory metals such as tungsten or molybdenum.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering leadership roles.
• Working knowledge of SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, and process validation methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Experience implementing new technologies, automation, or advanced tooling strategies.
• Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to build credibility through technical expertise, responsiveness, and professional communication.

Combination of engineering, customer‑facing, and hands‑on manufacturing support activities in a fast‑paced precision machining environment requiring technical adaptability and strong problem‑solving capability. Frequent interaction with machinists,…