Project-Based Manufacturing Execution
- Lead and execute assigned manufacturing and engineering projects across machining sites.
- Support new program launches, transfers, and complex machining introductions.
- Drive closure of cross-site engineering initiatives within defined timelines and scope.
Producibility & Manufacturing Readiness
- Conduct manufacturability and producibility reviews.
- Identify machining risks and mitigation strategies prior to release to production.
- Support advanced machining strategies including multi-axis and mill-turn applications.
Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Lead cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and scrap reduction projects.
- Quantify and report measurable savings and operational impact.
- Support enterprise-level CI portfolio execution.
NC Programming & Process Support
- Collaborate with NC Programming to standardize methods and improve programming efficiency.
- Support simulation validation, post-processor consistency, and process optimization.
- Assist with cross-site capacity balancing and programming coordination.
Technology Deployment & Standardization
- Support implementation of:
- CNC capital equipment
- Manufacturing Automation
- Probing and in-process inspection strategies
- NC Post-Processing standards
- Digital workflows (i.e. quoting, quality, manufacturing planning)
- Ensure adoption and operational integration across sites.
- Develop and document standardized best practices.
Cross-Site Integration
- Serve as technical liaison between enterprise engineering and plant operations.
- Travel to machining sites to support floor-level execution.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and best practice alignment across locations.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical field or an associate's degree with equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in precision machining, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
- Strong understanding of:
- 3, 4, and 5-axis machining
- CNC programming fundamentals
- GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing improvement projects.
- Working knowledge of CAM systems (NX, Mastercam, or equivalent).
- Strong project execution and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel to multiple manufacturing sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in machining-focused manufacturing environments.
- Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Experience with 5-Axis and mill-turn platforms and automation systems.
- Experience with building and/or implementing CNC post-processing strategies.
- Experience with using and/or implementing advanced on-machine probing strategies.
- Experience or exposure to advanced machine diagnostic methodologies (i.e. ball bar, machine modal analysis, liner and volumetric machine compensation).
- Experience implementing digital manufacturing tools (e.g., ERP, estimating, quality, manufacturing planning tools)
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing organizations.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $120,000
