Ceramic Machining Engineer: Precision CNC & Wire EDM

Premier Global Links; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Ceramic Machining to support advanced precision manufacturing for nuclear technology applications. The candidate will bring hands-on ceramic machining experience and strong CAD/CAM skills to develop and optimize machining processes, tooling, and fixtures for high-precision components.

The role requires experience with wire EDM, diamond grinding, CNC milling, and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, precision inspection,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on ceramic machining experience required.
• Experience with ceramic machining processes: wire EDM, diamond grinding, CNC milling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement in-house ceramic machining processes for precision components.
• Set up and operate CNC and other precision machining equipment.
• Design and machine production tooling, fixtures, and prototype components.
• Perform wire EDM, diamond grinding, and CNC milling of ceramic materials.
• Review engineering drawings and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Analyze inspection results and resolve machining and quality issues.
• Develop and improve machining methods, processes, tooling, and manufacturing techniques.
• Support CNC programming and process optimization.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce machining costs and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate, procure, install, maintain, and calibrate machine shop equipment.
• Apply GD&T and precision inspection methods to support quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and external machine shops on technical and production requirements.
• Support capacity and scheduling activities with external machining partners.

Skills

Ceramic machining

Wire EDM

Diamond grinding

CNC milling

CNC programming

GD&T

Precision inspection

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Ceramic Machining to support advanced precision manufacturing for nuclear technology applications. The candidate will bring hands-on ceramic machining experience and strong CAD/CAM skills to develop and optimize machining processes, tooling, and fixtures for high-precision components.

The role requires experience with wire EDM, diamond grinding, CNC milling, and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, precision inspection,