Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is actively looking for a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting precision machining processes using Swiss-type CNC lathes and CNC screw machines. This role focuses on CAM programming in Mastercam, process development, tooling selection, and hands-on shop floor support to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable production of high-precision components.

Manufacturing Engineer 

Pay Range:

• $70 – 115K, depending on experience 

Summary:

• Our client is actively looking for a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting precision machining processes using Swiss-type CNC lathes and CNC screw machines.
• This role focuses on CAM programming in Mastercam, process development, tooling selection, and hands-on shop floor support to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable production of high-precision components.
• The Manufacturing Engineer partners closely with machinists, quality, and engineering teams to take parts from concept through stable production.

Responsibilities:
CNC Programming & Process Development

• Develop, program, and optimize CNC Swiss-lathe and screw machine programs using Mastercam.
• Create and maintain machining processes for new and existing products, including operation sequences, tooling strategies, and setup documentation.
• Support programs prove-out, debugging, and optimization on the shop floor to ensure production readiness.

Swiss & Lathe Machining Support

• Provide technical support for Citizen, Star, Tsugami, or similar Swiss?type machines, as well as CNC lathe/screw machining operations.
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, work holding, offsets, cycle time, surface finish, and part quality.
• Assist machinists and operators with setup improvements, process stability, and best practices.

Tooling, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Select cutting tools, holders, and materials; optimize speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
• Apply GD&T and blueprint interpretation to ensure parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process standardization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with design engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) during new product introduction.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and support on?time delivery
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, routings, and control plans.

Desired Skills:

• CNC Swiss programming & process optimization
• Mastercam CAM programming
• Tooling and work holding design
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Strong communication between engineering and shop floor teams
• Continuous improvement mindset

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with Swiss-type CNC lathes and/or CNC screw machines
• Proficiency programming CNC machines using Mastercam
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and use precision measuring tools.
• Experience supporting high-precision, tight-tolerance machining environments

Preferred:

• Experience with live tooling, mill-turn, or multi-axis Swiss machines
• Background in medical, aerospace, automotive, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software for review and light modeling support

 
For more information, please Apply, and/or email a copy of your resume to Beka Cassidy at BCassidy@selectek.net ?