CNC Manufacturing Engineer I: Process Optimization

MITER Brands; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

MITER Brands in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production operations, improve processes, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. This entry‑level role collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to enable daily manufacturing activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will focus on CNC operations, tooling development, throughput improvement, and overall process optimization, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Help design and implement tooling, fixtures, and production equipment improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality to investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPI and process validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Assist in capacity planning and line balancing.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows and SOPs.
• Support CAPA activities.
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Adhere to safety protocols.
• Demonstrate MITER Brands Guiding Principles.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

CAD software experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

ERP/MES experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MITER Brands in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production operations, improve processes, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. This entry‑level role collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to enable daily manufacturing activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will focus on CNC operations, tooling development, throughput improvement, and overall process optimization, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.