CNC Process Engineer & Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company in Walker, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes across production operations. You will program CNC equipment, design tooling, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to drive sustainable improvements.

Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA, you will reduce cycle times, cut waste, and improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing/engineering field is required.
• Three or more years of manufacturing, CNC programming, or process engineering experience preferred.
• Experience programming CNC equipment with Mastercam, SigmaNEST or similar software preferred.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Edge or SolidWorks preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Develop workholding, tooling, and fixture designs for machining and assembly.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lasers, and lathes.
• Utilize CNC programming software to support operations.
• Create designs, 3D models, and plant layouts using CAD software.
• Read and apply engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using PDCA, Fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement improvements.
• Support new equipment and process introductions into production.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and training to employees.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical certification in CNC programming

Tools

Mastercam

SigmaNEST

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Job description

Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company in Walker, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes across production operations. You will program CNC equipment, design tooling, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to drive sustainable improvements.

Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA, you will reduce cycle times, cut waste, and improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality.