CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Southeastern Massachusetts

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

We are seeking an experienced CNC Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize advanced manufacturing operations within a precision CNC machining environment. This position will focus heavily on CNC process development, automation, new part introduction, process improvement, and production scaling.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing engineering and is comfortable working directly with production, engineering, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and support CNC machining processes for precision manufactured components.
• Support advanced multi-axis CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and process development.
• Lead the transfer and introduction of new parts into production.
• Partner with R&D and engineering teams on DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and new product introduction.
• Develop and improve machining strategies to increase throughput, quality, and repeatability.
• Support automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and manufacturing technology upgrades.
• Troubleshoot machining and manufacturing issues and lead root-cause/corrective action efforts.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions utilizing 3D CAD/SolidWorks.
• Lead process validation, first article, and capability analysis activities.
• Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, cycle time, and production costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, R&D, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Strong experience within a CNC machining / precision manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of advanced CNC machining processes and CAD/CAM technologies.
• Experience with tooling, fixturing, process development, and manufacturing optimization.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, process validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience supporting automation or advanced manufacturing technology projects strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.

Compensation

$100,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing engineer who enjoys being hands-on with CNC machining, advanced manufacturing technology, automation, and continuous improvement.