CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, ISO, Advanced Builds

Michael Page; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2-3 weeks

401(k) with company match

Climate-controlled environment

European-influenced culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MPI, a modern, climate‑controlled manufacturer of CNC machinery, is seeking a CNC Programmer/Engineer in the United States. The role supports CNC machining centers, tooling, fixturing, and lean initiatives across engineering, assembly, and quality teams.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering technology background and 3+ years of CAD/CAM experience, with strong leadership and ERP (JD Edwards) familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years CAD/CAM and CNC programming experience.
• Knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes and ISO 9001.
• ERP experience (JD Edwards) preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross‑team communication.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations for CNC machining centers and CNC assembly processes.
• Develop and refine CNC programming, tooling, fixturing, routings, and assembly processes.
• Lead lean initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and standardization efforts to align with ISO 9001.
• Design testing methods, evaluate process capability, and help establish product and process standards.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes by conducting research, evaluating designs, and collaborating with equipment vendors and operators.
• Lead production improvements and cost-reduction initiatives using lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, DMAIC, and material-flow optimization. Support new product introduction, coordinating handoff from Product Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Drive engineering change implementation across engineering, assembly, and quality teams.
• Improve workflow efficiency through layout planning, equipment evaluation, and process modifications.
• Maintain process documentation and databases, including writing or updating programs as needed.
• Train and guide technicians during design, development, or process rollout activities.

Skills

CAD/CAM Exp

CNC programming

Lean improvement

Project management

Leadership

JD Edwards ERP

Education

Bachelor Eng Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MasterCam

SmartCam

Job description

MPI, a modern, climate‑controlled manufacturer of CNC machinery, is seeking a CNC Programmer/Engineer in the United States. The role supports CNC machining centers, tooling, fixturing, and lean initiatives across engineering, assembly, and quality teams.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering technology background and 3+ years of CAD/CAM experience, with strong leadership and ERP (JD Edwards) familiarity.