CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Innovation

RBC Bearings; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Weaverville, NC to plan, direct, and support CNC machining processes. You will develop, evaluate, and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment while driving cost reduction, quality, and safety improvements.

You will lead equipment development, maintain accurate work instructions and BOMs, and apply lean tools to enhance operations. Strong CAD skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Pro-ENGINEER, or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to develop manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Resourceful, creative problem-solver with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production units and new equipment initiatives.
• Develop, evaluate, design, and improve manufacturing methods, materials, and tooling.
• Analyze and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with design staff to ensure efficient production methods and tooling.
• Estimate production times and related costs for management planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to specify equipment and parts and assess quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Kaizen/Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Weaverville, NC to plan, direct, and support CNC machining processes. You will develop, evaluate, and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment while driving cost reduction, quality, and safety improvements.

You will lead equipment development, maintain accurate work instructions and BOMs, and apply lean tools to enhance operations. Strong CAD skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential.