CNC Manufacturing Engineering & Tech Transformation Lead

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks an accomplished Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to lead hands-on CNC manufacturing, drive process development, and guide automation and AI-enabled transformation on the shop floor. You will steward engineering team growth, set priorities, and ensure high-quality, on-time production.

The role requires deep CNC programming, tooling design, and digital manufacturing experience, plus strong cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Experience methodizing new work and developing manufacturing processes from engineering drawings through production.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming, machining practices, cutting tools, workholding, and fixture design.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues directly on the shop floor and guide practical corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering: lead the methodizing of new work, setup requirements, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Provide direct technical support for CNC programming, setup optimization, machining issues, and troubleshooting.
• Lead tooling and fixture design, development, selection, and implementation.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, production leaders, and quality personnel to resolve manufacturing problems.
• Improve cycle times, tool life, process capability, throughput, and consistency.
• Support new product introduction and transition to stable production.
• Ensure processes meet drawings, tolerances, quality, and customer requirements.
• Develop and execute a practical roadmap for modernizing CNC operations, digitization, automation, and AI integration.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

ERP/MRP platforms

Machine monitoring tools

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks an accomplished Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to lead hands-on CNC manufacturing, drive process development, and guide automation and AI-enabled transformation on the shop floor. You will steward engineering team growth, set priorities, and ensure high-quality, on-time production.

The role requires deep CNC programming, tooling design, and digital manufacturing experience, plus strong cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.