CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Coastal Elite Pro; Orrington (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Orrington, Maine, is seeking a hands-on CNC machinist to program, set up, and optimize machining processes for precision components used in advanced energy systems.

You will interpret engineering drawings, monitor part quality, lead root-cause problem solving, develop tooling strategies, and collaborate with design, quality, and maintenance teams to industrialize and sustain production while upholding safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming, setup, and optimization of machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and refine CNC machining operations for precision components
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate requirements into manufacturing processes
• Monitor and improve part quality through verification and process optimization
• Lead root-cause problem solving for machining, tooling, and process issues
• Drive continuous improvement and develop effective tooling strategies
• Collaborate with design, quality, and maintenance teams to industrialize and sustain production
• Maintain safety-focused, mission-driven manufacturing practices

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Reading drawings

Process optimization

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Job description

to support precision production of components for advanced energy systems. This hands-on role programs, sets up, and optimizes CNC machining processes to ensure parts meet stringent quality, safety, and reliability requirements.

• Program, set up, and refine CNC machining operations for precision components
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate requirements into manufacturing processes
• Monitor and improve part quality through verification and process optimization
• Lead root-cause problem solving for machining, tooling, and process issues
• Drive continuous improvement and develop effective tooling strategies
• Collaborate with design, quality, and maintenance teams to industrialize and sustain production
• Maintain safety-focused, mission-driven manufacturing practices

Qualifications / skills:

strong CNC programming and setup experience, ability to read and interpret detailed drawings, deep understanding of machining process optimization, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement mindset, and effective cross-functional communication.