CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer

A day in the life

You start your morning reviewing an overnight 5-axis run. Vericut simulations matched reality, but you still scan first-article measurements to confirm GD&T callouts. By mid-morning, you’re collaborating with design on a DFM review-tweaking chamfers and tolerances so the part runs lights-out on a mill-turn. After lunch, you lead a quick Kaizen huddle on a cell that’s struggling with setup time. By day’s end, you’ve updated toolpaths in NX/Esprit, issued a new setup sheet, and coached an operator on probing macros to lock in repeatability.

Build, refine, and sustain multi-axis CNC processes that are safe, capable, and cost-effective-supporting production goals, elevating quality, and accelerating continuous improvement across the shop.

• Design and launch robust CNC machining workflows, including tooling, fixturing, and programs for multi-axis equipment.
• Author and optimize CAD/CAM programs (Solid Works CAD with Esprit or NX CAM), validating with simulation tools like Vericut to meet print and quality standards.
• Analyze routings and cycle times, removing waste and reducing variability through Lean methods.
• Partner with design engineering to ensure manufacturability; provide DFM guidance early in the design cycle.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions that stick.
• Evaluate and recommend machines, tooling, and new technologies aligned to production needs.
• Create and maintain process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs.
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on best practices, probing, macros, and quality expectations.
• Drive 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to elevate safety, flow, and consistency.
• Ensure every process adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• 5+ years in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Deep hands-on capability in CNC programming, setup, and operation, including probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM (Solid Works CAD, Esprit CAM, NX CAM or equivalent) and simulation (Vericut).
• Expertise in multi-axis machining: 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and multi-axis mill-turn lathes.
• Strong command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.
• Fluency with metrology and common measurement systems.
• Applied Lean Manufacturing and process optimization experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Clear communicator and team collaborator across design, machining, and quality.

• Bachelor's in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related.
• PC-DMIS CMM programming and/or automation engineering experience.
• Background in firearms manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor preferred) for planning and execution.
• Certifications or frameworks:
  Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100, ISO 9001 exposure.

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Makino, Haas, Okuma)
• CAM Software (Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)