Director of CNC Manufacturing & Technology

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.

Bay Shore (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology to lead CNC manufacturing, process development, and shop-floor problem solving while driving automation, digital tools, and AI integration.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through modernization initiatives, process improvements, and production ramp-ups in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Significant manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment with hands-on problem solving.
Experience methodizing new work and developing manufacturing processes from engineering drawings through production.
Strong CNC programming knowledge, machining practices, cutting tools, workholding, and fixture design.
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues directly on the shop floor and guide corrective actions.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and complex manufacturing requirements.
Proven success leading manufacturing improvements with measurable operational results.
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 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.