Director, CNC Manufacturing & Digital Transformation

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to lead hands-on CNC manufacturing and drive modernization across engineering. The role combines technical leadership on the shop floor with strategic transformations in automation and AI-enabled processes.

Responsibilities include tooling and fixture design, process development, and mentoring the engineering team to achieve measurable improvements in throughput, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming, setup optimization, and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience leading manufacturing improvements with measurable results.
• Experience implementing digital tooling and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the methodizing of new work with routings and work instructions.
• Provide direct technical support for CNC programming and tooling.
• Develop tooling and fixture design and implementation.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to solve problems.
• Drive cycle time reductions, tool life improvements, and process capability.
• Guide NPI transitions to stable production.
• Ensure processes meet drawings, tolerances, quality, and customer specs.

Skills

CNC programming

Shop floor troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team leadership

Automation & AI familiarity

Process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in aerospace/defense or precision manufacturing

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

ERP/MRP platforms

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Machine monitoring tools

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to lead hands-on CNC manufacturing and drive modernization across engineering. The role combines technical leadership on the shop floor with strategic transformations in automation and AI-enabled processes.

Responsibilities include tooling and fixture design, process development, and mentoring the engineering team to achieve measurable improvements in throughput, quality, and delivery.