CNC Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization & Tooling

RiseMe; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining experience to develop, optimize, and maintain machining processes and production workflows. You will drive quality, productivity, cost, safety, and efficiency improvements across the manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate has experience with CNC programming, CAM software, tooling, fixturing, and workflow optimization, and will work closely with machinists, operators, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field required.
• 5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience in machining/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated, tight-tolerance environments is preferred/required.
• Strong hands-on CNC machining and manufacturing processes knowledge.
• Experience with CAM software and advanced CNC programming.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work holding, fixturing, and process optimization.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and drafting fundamentals.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for machining and manufacturing problems.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support facility layouts, equipment placement, material flow, utilities, and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in CNC machining, cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, and machining processes.
• Develop, improve, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and other production aids.
• Develop and optimize machining processes, including cutting parameters, tooling selection, cycle times, setups, and process capability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, setup time, cycle time, and machine downtime.
• Lead or support capital equipment projects from concept to production launch.
• Coordinate and support equipment installation, acceptance testing, process validation, and ramp-up.
• Train operators and production personnel on new processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing processes

Math & analytics

Root-cause analysis

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Mfg Eng Tech or similar

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAM software

SolidWorks

Job description

RiseMe is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining experience to develop, optimize, and maintain machining processes and production workflows. You will drive quality, productivity, cost, safety, and efficiency improvements across the manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate has experience with CNC programming, CAM software, tooling, fixturing, and workflow optimization, and will work closely with machinists, operators, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver