Manufacturing EngineerCountryUnited States of America
State / County New Jersey
City Rockaway
Division Wyman Gordon
Company McWilliams
Function Engineering
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 22338
Job Description Position Overview:
McWilliams Forge is seeking a high-energy, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our Rockaway, NJ team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be the bridge between design intent and shop floor execution. This role is not for the "desk engineer"-you will spend 80% of your time on the floor, managing the technical health of our CNC shop and Waterjet operations. Your primary mission: maximize throughput in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift by the hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Agility: Rapidly adjust production workflows and machine scheduling to meet changing customer demands and urgent aerospace/military delivery windows.
- CNC & CAM Optimization: Develop and refine CNC programs (Lathes/Mills) using CAM software (Mastercam/NX/SolidWorks) to reduce cycle times and improve first-pass yield.
- Waterjet & Fabrication: Lead the optimization of waterjet cutting processes, including nesting strategies to maximize material utilization and minimize prep time for secondary forging operations. Familiarity with OMAX systems
- Throughput Leadership: Identify bottlenecks in the machine shop and implement immediate technical solutions (tooling changes, fixture improvements, or sub-routine updates).
- Continuous Improvement: Partner with the Plant Manager to drive improvement initiatives, specifically focused on reducing operational times in the CNC department.
- Tooling & Fixturing: Support Design Engineering with specialized work holding on complex forged geometries.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 2-5 years of progressive experience in a CNC manufacturing environment
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and a deep understanding of G-code. Experience with Waterjet operation is a significant plus.
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- Mindset: A "bias for action." Ability to troubleshoot a machine issue at 7:00 AM and pivot to a planning meeting by 8:00 AM.
- Industry Standards: Familiarity with AS9100 or NADCAP requirements is highly desirable.
The range of pay for this role is $70,000 to $100,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
