CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & NPI

Rfamec; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve CNC machining processes for precision components. This onsite role is located within an hour of Savannah, GA, at a customer facility.

You will serve as the technical expert for CNC programming, tooling, fixture design, and process optimization, partnering with Engineering, Production, and Quality to boost efficiency, quality and manufacturing performance. Salary range is $80,000-$150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in CNC programming, precision machining, manufacturing engineering, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, G-code programming, and CAM software.
• Experience programming CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with tooling selection, fixture design, and machining process optimization.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers using CAM software.
• Create and maintain manufacturing processes, setup sheets, work instructions, and tooling documentation.
• Improve machining processes, cycle times, machine utilization, and product quality.
• Select tooling, cutting parameters and fixture designs for efficient production.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and production issues.
• Support prototype builds, new product introductions, and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Analyze production data to reduce setup time, scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Evaluate new tooling, machining technologies, and manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code programming

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Reading blueprints / GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

CAM software

CAD software

GD&T interpretation

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve CNC machining processes for precision components. This onsite role is located within an hour of Savannah, GA, at a customer facility.

You will serve as the technical expert for CNC programming, tooling, fixture design, and process optimization, partnering with Engineering, Production, and Quality to boost efficiency, quality and manufacturing performance. Salary range is $80,000-$150,000 per year.