CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Western Enterprises; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Enterprises, now part of the Marmon family, is a long-standing manufacturing partner in Ohio, specializing in highly engineered, precision-driven components for compressed gas systems. The role focuses on implementing continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Sigma, and ISO-compliant processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.

You’ll lead multi-axis CNC operations, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and planning teams to optimize tooling and fixturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors productivity improvements such as cycle time improvements and cost cutting measures.
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Skills

Bachelors degree in engineering

Continuous improvement

Multi-axis CNC machining

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

ISO procedures

Six Sigma / Lean

CAD/CAM software

MS Office

GD&T

Manufacturing prints

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

MS Office

Job description

Western Enterprises, now part of the Marmon family, has been in around for over 60 years. They are the go to company for everything compressed gas-related. From your basic hose fittings to intricate manifold systems, all crafted right in Westlake, Ohio. The company is passionate about innovation and quality, always striving to meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Implements and monitors productivity improvements such as cycle time improvements and cost cutting measures.
• Ensures all safety procedures and rules are followed and all safety issues are resolved.
• Initiates and follows through on action items to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues, writes, edits programs.
• Be able to establish costs & processes for new parts.
• Oversees the proper procedures of shop orders, in-house inspections, operator inspections, nonconformance issues, and disposition of material and scrap are followed.
• Verifies that all methods of operation and ISO procedures are updated and followed and effective training programs are maintained
• Trains, and coaches employees
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing operations, to include but not limited to fixturing, tooling and methods.
• Develops new processes and implements new equipment. Performs new equipment qualification and validation.
• Identifies deficiencies & implements Lean Sigma principles in all aspects of the manufacturing environment.
• Conducts effective “pre-reviews” of jobs released to the floor and effective “post-reviews” of jobs after completion.
• Manages processes to assure continuous improvements takes place for cost reductions and quality improvements as jobs are run through the plant
• Identify and solve related manufacturing problems
• Responds in a timely manner to manufacturing problems and operates with a sense of urgency when required
• Develop, setup, and implementation of new machine documentation to achieve the organizational performance, production and financial objectives
• Aids or leads in the development of Capital Equipment Justification proposals and implementations of new equipment for manufacturing facility, as required
• Collaborates with planning, quality, purchasing, assembly and design staff concerning product design quality planning, and fixturing to ensure efficient production methods
• Collaborates with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Maintains positive working relationships with manufacturing personnel and other staff members in order to support a positive workplace environment
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Develops, evaluates, improves set up methods and reduces set up times
• Works to reduce all aspects of manufacturing costs. Works to reduce all aspects of manufacturing waste

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives is preferred
• Technical school background is helpful
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining
• Ability to drive positive changes in all aspects of departments’ operations by using continuous improvement tools and methodologies, teamwork and shop floor metrics, to include quality, cost, delivery, safety and housekeeping.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership by leading by example
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Specific safety training specified in New Employee Orientation
• Specific procedural training identified in the Job Function Element Master List
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings and dimensions, and help with the development of Inspection Planning Sheets (IPS)
• Proper understanding and application of ISO, and medical procedures as they relate to day to day operations and assigned projects
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
• Possess a working knowledge of machining, materials, quality programs, safety programs and managing resources.
• Knowledge of writing & editing programs for all types of CNC machines
• Knowledge of using different computers programs to create reports using Excel, Word, Power points etc.
• Knowledge of creating manufacturing prints

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage)
• 401(k) with company matching
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• The ability to make a direct impact on safety, customer satisfaction, and operational performance