Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Title: Process Engineer – Mill & Lathe Machining

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

• Full Medical, Dental & Vision, 401(k), effective on your 1st day
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $100,000-$120,000 annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Position Summary:

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing machining processes for CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting new product introductions and production operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining expertise, process development experience, and a data-driven approach to manufacturing excellence. Success in this role is driven more by hands-on machining knowledge and demonstrated process improvement results than by formal educational credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize machining processes for CNC milling and turning operations.
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, tooling specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, workholding methods, and process parameters to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Analyze machining performance and implement improvements to cycle times, scrap reduction, tool life, and equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot process, tooling, machine, and quality issues on the production floor.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives including workflow improvements, waste reduction, setup reduction, and standard work implementation.
• Support validation and qualification activities for new equipment and processes.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, engineering studies, process capability studies, and production readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience programming and supporting CNC milling and turning operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in CNC programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization for mills and lathes.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, including cutting tool selection, workholding, feeds and speeds, cycle time optimization, and tool life management.
• Experience developing and improving machining processes for production environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Proven success reducing cycle times, improving process capability, and minimizing scrap through process and tooling improvements.
• Experience selecting and implementing cutting tools, inserts, fixtures, and workholding solutions.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills related to machining, tooling, and quality issues.
• Experience creating and maintaining setup sheets, work instructions, tooling documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of CAM software and CNC controls commonly used in machining environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, programmers, quality engineers, and production personnel.