Manufacturing Engineer IV

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer IV

Location: Greenville, SC

Pay Rate: $63.53/hr, W 2

Duration: 12+ Month Contract 

Work Mode: Onsite

Summary:

• We are seeking a highly organized, self-directed Manufacturing Tooling & TDM Specialist to help establish control, consistency, and ownership of cutting-tool data within our CNC programming organization.

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain cutting-tool data content within TDM, ensuring records are accurate, complete, consistent, and usable by CNC programmers.
• Review existing cutting-tool definitions used by programmers and help transition agreed-upon tooling into TDM as the approved source of truth.
• Create and edit cutting-tool and toolholder geometry and accurately define complete tool assemblies, including required attributes, naming, classifications, and associated data.
• Maintain approved feeds, speeds, and other cutting parameters in TDM based on released part-qualification or metallurgical test results.
• Serve as the primary programming/data-side contact for implementation of new cutting tools. Track requests from identified need through technical validation, TDM implementation, and availability for programmer use.
• Communicate with requesting programmers when new or revised tooling is correctly implemented and ready for use.
• Stay closely connected with CNC programmers and machinists to understand tooling needs, current practices, and shop-floor challenges.
• Own the day-to-day integrity of established TDM naming and classification structures while recommending improvements when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience working with TDM Systems is preferred.
• Experience working with Siemens NX CAM is preferred.
• Experience with comparable tool-management systems will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of cutting tools used in milling and turning applications.
• Good understanding of complete cutting-tool assemblies, including cutters, inserts, holders, adapters, extensions, interfaces, and assembly compatibility.
• Practical, shop-focused mindset with an understanding that the objective is not simply to maintain a database, but to provide accurate tooling information that supports effective CNC programming and manufacturing.
• Ability to create and modify 3D cutting-tool and toolholder geometry.
• Working knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting-tool application, and machining fundamentals.
• Relevant machining, manufacturing, tooling, CNC, or equivalent technical experience is valued.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong commitment to data accuracy.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in an environment where processes and standards are still being developed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with programmers, machinists, technical experts, suppliers, and leadership.
• Comfortable questioning inconsistent practices or inaccurate data in a constructive, professional manner.