Manufacturing Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for direct-hire in Winston-Salem, NC!

• Pay Range: $68,576 - $110,796
• Hours:
  
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible start and end times)
• Equipment & Platform Ownership:
  Primary operator and technical lead for a brand-new Mori Seiki (Mori-Say) machine platform designed to launch a new product line.
• Role Progression:
  Hands-on machine operation and troubleshooting for the first 6 months, transitioning into developing SOPs and training operators.
• Autonomy & Initiative:
  High-autonomy role requiring an independent self-starter willing to troubleshoot, take full ownership, and optimize the new platform.
• Core Requirement: 5-7 years of direct hands-on experience in CNC machining operations, programming, or manufacturing engineering.
• Future Travel Expectations:
  National and potential international travel to train other facilities on the equipment platform once fully operational (estimated 1-2 years out).

The Manufacturing Strategy Engineer will serve as the primary owner of Penn Engineering’s new CNC machine, leading programming, setup, operation, process development, and performance optimization. This role will work closely with the machine manufacturer to maximize equipment capabilities, optimize tooling and programming strategies, and identify the most suitable products and processes for the platform.

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead for the new CNC equipment, using data-driven analysis to evaluate performance, drive continuous improvement, manage projects, and support future equipment investment decisions. This highly autonomous role requires strong CNC programming expertise, project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences while helping shape the future manufacturing strategy.

• Program, set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize the CNC machine platform.
• Develop and maintain CNC programs, tooling strategies, and machining processes to maximize productivity, quality, and machine utilization.
• Partner directly with the CNC equipment representatives to improve machine performance, programming, tooling layouts, and process capabilities.
• Evaluate equipment performance against production requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations regarding long-term utilization, capacity expansion, replacement strategies, and future equipment investments.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for EDM, turning, and multi-axis machining operations.
• Select tooling, fixturing, cutting parameters, and machining strategies to maximize throughput and quality.
• Create and maintain controlled CNC program libraries and machining documentation.

• Evaluate product suitability, manufacturability, and equipment compatibility for existing and new products.
• Conduct capacity analyses to assess machine utilization, throughput potential, and future production requirements.
• Recommend product assignments and manufacturing strategies to maximize equipment effectiveness.

• Lead projects focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, machine utilization, throughput, and quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Track project progress and communicate results to stakeholders.

• Establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate machine effectiveness.
• Analyze machine performance during the initial implementation period and develop recommendations…