Director of CNC Manufacturing & AI-Driven Transformation

Essenti Talent

Bay Shore (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology in Bay Shore, NY, to lead hands-on manufacturing engineering and transformation initiatives on the shop floor. You will drive CNC programming, tooling design, and process development while guiding a team through automation, data analytics, and AI integration to boost efficiency and quality.

You will develop practical roadmaps for modernizing CNC operations, oversee cross-functional collaboration with operations,

Qualifications

Significant manufacturing engineering experience in CNC environments.
Experience developing manufacturing processes from engineering drawings to production.
Strong knowledge of CNC programming, tooling, workholding, and fixture design.
Ability to troubleshoot shop-floor issues and guide corrective actions.
Experience interpreting drawings and GD&T for complex requirements.
Proven track record leading improvements with measurable results.
Experience implementing digital manufacturing tools and AI in workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on manufacturing engineering, including routings, setups, tooling, and work instructions.
Provide direct technical support for CNC programming and machining issues.
Lead tooling and fixture design and implementation.
Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to resolve problems.
Improve cycle times, tool life, process capability, and throughput.
Support new product introduction and stable production transition.
Ensure processes meet drawings, tolerances, quality, and customer requirements.
Develop and execute a roadmap for modernizing CNC operations.
Drive digitization, data collection, and digital work instructions.