CNC Spring Coiling Engineer - Process Optimization

TelAdvisor Group; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision from Day One

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA contributions

401K with Company Match

Wellness programs

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off

10 paid company holidays

Job summary

Race Winning Brands, located in Southfield, MI, seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to tackle challenging production issues and advance CNC spring coiling for high-performance components.

You will master CNC programming, tooling design, process validation, and continuous improvement, partnering with operators to drive quality, efficiency, and repeatable spring geometry. This role offers exposure to SPC, Lean principles, and cross-functional project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in CNC spring coiling equipment, spring manufacturing processes, wire materials, tooling systems, setup methodologies, and production technologies.
• Learn and master the programming, setup, and optimization of CNC spring coiling machines.
• Develop expertise in pitch control, diameter control, end geometry, wire positioning, and spring stability.
• Optimize machine parameters including feed rates, spindle speeds, point positioning, arbor configurations, and pitch tool settings.
• Design, develop, and refine coiling tooling including points, guides, arbors, pitch tools, quills, cutters, and fixtures.
• Analyze wire characteristics including tensile strength, surface condition, cast, helix, lubrication, and dimensional consistency.
• Establish process windows that ensure consistent spring geometry and production repeatability.
• Lead process validation, capability studies, and production launches.
• Troubleshoot machine performance, tooling wear, process variation, and quality issues.
• Implement automated inspection, in-process monitoring, and data collection systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage manufacturing projects from concept through implementation.
• Train and work with operators to implement best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Job description

Race Winning Brands, located in Southfield, MI, seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to tackle challenging production issues and advance CNC spring coiling for high-performance components.

You will master CNC programming, tooling design, process validation, and continuous improvement, partnering with operators to drive quality, efficiency, and repeatable spring geometry. This role offers exposure to SPC, Lean principles, and cross-functional project leadership.