Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process Improvement

Cascade Engineering Technologies, Inc.; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Quarterly performance bonus

Job summary

Cascade Engineering Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize aerospace machining operations and lead process improvements on titanium, Inconel, and aluminum components.

You will partner with machining, quality, and operations to troubleshoot issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement manufacturing enhancements that reduce variation and increase throughput in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a production environment.
• Experience with CNC machining operations and process improvements.
• Strong aerospace machining knowledge, particularly with castings and billet materials.
• Understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and aerospace tolerancing.
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting machining and production-related issues.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support for complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining operations involving titanium, Inconel, and aluminum aerospace components.
• Identify and implement process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing or quality concerns.
• Evaluate manufacturability of new and existing aerospace components.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and workholding methods.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Assist with workflow, workstation, and manufacturing layout optimization.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, quality, and leadership teams to improve operational performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety and environmental standards.
• Support documentation and process standardization efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Aerospace casting

CAD software

Manufacturing systems

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Cascade Engineering Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize aerospace machining operations and lead process improvements on titanium, Inconel, and aluminum components.

You will partner with machining, quality, and operations to troubleshoot issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement manufacturing enhancements that reduce variation and increase throughput in a fast-paced production environment.