We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing engineer with real CNC machining expertise to lead process improvements, capital projects, and technical problem-solving on our machining floor. This role is the go-to technical resource for CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and related manufacturing systems — diagnosing issues, optimizing processes, and leading projects from concept through launch. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering. Specific Responsibilities: - Provide hands-on technical expertise across CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, honing, and broaching — including troubleshooting issues that affect safety, quality, delivery, or cost - Establish and optimize process parameters (speeds/feeds, tool life, coolant, work-holding, tooling strategy) and own equipment, tooling, fixture, and gauging processes - Lead capital and engineering projects from scope through installation, commissioning, and final acceptance, including procurement, RFQs, and ROI analyses - Serve as the plant's subject matter expert on machining technology, mentoring engineers and technicians and driving cross-functional problem-solving - Lead continuous improvement efforts — cost reduction, waste elimination, and root-cause corrective action Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field - 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a focus on machined components and assemblies - Hands-on CNC machining expertise, including fluency in G-code and M-code - Experience processing parts — sequencing operations to consistently produce quality results, not just running the machine - Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures, gauging, and manufacturing systems, with a track record of solving complex process problems - Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and suppliers Preferences - Demonstrated ability to lead engineering or capital projects (machine replacements, capacity increases, cost-out initiatives) - CAM software experience (MasterCAM, GibbsCAM, or similar) - Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or RCCA background * Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?