Engineering Leader | CNC Machining & Fixture Design

Qualified Professional and Technical; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical is seeking an Engineering Leader / Technical CNC Machinist in Redford, MI to support new program launches across 20 CNC machines including HMCs, pallet pool systems, CNC lathes, and 5-axis mills.

The role is hands-on, requiring advanced machining knowledge, development of machining strategies, fixtures, PFMEA, and process improvements while mentoring engineers and machinists. PPAP timelines and tight tolerances are typical.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD and drawing experience.
• 5+ years CNC machining experience, including setup and operation.
• 3+ years of fixture design experience for medium to high volume projects.
• Strong proficiency in hydraulic clamping design for automated systems.
• 3+ years of experience selecting and designing cutting tools.
• Experience with PCD tooling is a plus.
• Experience integrating automation into CNC cells (PLC, HMI, tooling).
• 5 axis production machining of aluminum die castings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for part launches and production issue troubleshooting.
• Design and lead the manufacture of machining fixtures for mill, lathe, and CMM applications.
• Develop PFMEA documentation for new product launches and partner with Quality to finalize control plans.
• Create in-process check procedures, work instructions, and tooling specs.
• Execute product launches to meet PPAP timelines.
• Develop corrective actions and engineering changes as needed.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains and tooling upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and machinists to strengthen production support.
• Train operators to reduce production errors and downtime.
• Establish tool life standards and drive tooling improvement projects.

Skills

CAD & Drawing

CNC Machining

Fixture Design

Hydraulic Clamping

Cutting Tools

PLC Programming

Automation Design

HMI Programming

End Effectors

5-Axis Machining

Aluminum Die Castings

Job description

Qualified Professional and Technical is seeking an Engineering Leader / Technical CNC Machinist in Redford, MI to support new program launches across 20 CNC machines including HMCs, pallet pool systems, CNC lathes, and 5-axis mills.

The role is hands-on, requiring advanced machining knowledge, development of machining strategies, fixtures, PFMEA, and process improvements while mentoring engineers and machinists. PPAP timelines and tight tolerances are typical.