Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
What You'll Do
As an Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Engineer, you will:
- Develop, optimize, and support 5-axis CNC machining processes.
- Create, troubleshoot, and improve CNC programs and post-processors for complex machining applications.
- Lead and support automation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with machinists, operators, programmers, engineers, and production leaders to solve technical challenges.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency through setup reduction, process optimization, machine utilization improvements, and workflow enhancements.
- Support palletized machining systems and automated manufacturing technologies.
- Use ESPRIT EDGE to develop advanced machining strategies and CNC programs.
- Utilize SOLIDWORKS to design fixtures, manufacturing concepts, and process improvements.
- Support new equipment installations, machine validations, process development, and technology implementation projects.
- Explore and implement innovative digital solutions, including AI, scripting, automation, and data-driven manufacturing tools.
- Drive projects from problem identification through deployment and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise, curiosity, and a passion for manufacturing innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with 5-axis machining and/or CNC programming.
- Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems and process integration.
- Familiarity with Mazak machining centers is highly valued.
- Experience with pallet automation systems or automated machining cells.
- Working knowledge of ESPRIT EDGE and/or other CAM programming software.
- Experience using SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD platforms.
- Knowledge of CNC post-processor development, modification, or troubleshooting.
- Experience with robotics, machine tending, automated material handling, or industrial automation is a plus.
- Exposure to AI, coding, scripting, digital manufacturing tools, or Industry 4.0 technologies is highly desirable.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent technical training, military experience, apprenticeship programs, or relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated success solving manufacturing problems and driving measurable improvements is highly valued.
What Makes You Successful
You may be a great fit if you:
- Take ownership of challenges and drive solutions to completion.
- Enjoy working directly with equipment, manufacturing processes, and production teams.
- Are naturally curious and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Build strong partnerships and collaborate well across cross-functional teams.
- Embrace new technologies and innovative approaches to manufacturing.
- Balance speed, quality, and long-term sustainability when solving problems.
- Enjoy turning technical concepts into practical operational improvements.
Why Join Flowserve?
This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of manufacturing within Flowserve. Your work will help shape how we:
- Program and optimize advanced CNC machining operations.
- Expand automation and smart manufacturing capabilities.
- Implement emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.
- Improve operational efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Develop scalable manufacturing processes for future growth.
You'll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence while creating real impact on the shop floor.
