CNC Manufacturing & Technology Transformation Director

Markent Personnel, Inc.

Bay Shore (NY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to drive hands-on CNC manufacturing excellence and lead the modernization of engineering processes on the shop floor.

The role combines technical problem solving with strategic leadership to advance automation, digital tools, and AI integration across manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will direct engineering teams, develop practical roadmaps, and partner with operations and quality to improve

Qualifications

Significant manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment.
Experience methodizing new work and developing manufacturing processes from engineering drawings through production.
Strong working 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.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and complex manufacturing requirements.
Proven success leading manufacturing improvements with measurable operational results.
Demonstrated experience implementing digital manufacturing tools, CNC connectivity, automation, or related modernization initiatives.
Practical experience evaluating or implementing AI applications in manufacturing or engineering workflows.
Experience leading and developing technical teams while maintaining hands-on engineering involvement.
Strong communication, project execution, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the methodizing of new work, including manufacturing routings, operation sequences, 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.
Work alongside machinists, programmers, production leaders, and quality personnel to resolve manufacturing problems.
Improve cycle times, tool life, process capability, throughput, and manufacturing consistency.
Support new product introduction and the transition of new work into stable, repeatable production.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet drawing, tolerance, quality, and customer requirements.
Develop and execute a practical roadmap for modernizing manufacturing engineering and CNC operations.
Lead the digitization of CNC operations, including machine connectivity, production data collection, program management, and digital work instructions.
Identify and implement automation and AI applications that improve engineering efficiency, troubleshooting, process monitoring, and manufacturing performance.
Evaluate new equipment, software, tooling, and manufacturing technologies based on operational needs and measurable business value.
Turn improvement initiatives into sustained results through implementation, employee training, and adoption.
Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team while remaining directly involved in technical work.