Engineering Manager – CNC Machining

Marion Tool & Die, Inc. dba Marion Manufacturing; West Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Tool & Die, Inc. dba Marion Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for complex components in aerospace and defense.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR while coordinating NPI and process validations on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-precision CNC machining.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory or engineering management experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience within an ISO regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing and programming engineers.
• Allocate engineering resources to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Establish department goals aligned with growth and efficiency targets.
• Review and approve complex CNC programs, manufacturing plans, and fixture designs.
• Drive cycle time reductions through advanced tooling and high-speed machining strategies.
• Standardize machining processes across multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turns.
• Lead root-cause analysis for machining defects or tooling issues.
• Oversee NPI from RFQ to full production and conduct DFM reviews.
• Develop manufacturing routing, BOM, and work instructions.
• Validate new equipment and software implementations on the floor.
• Enforce compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR regulations.
• Support audits with flawless engineering documentation.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Process optimization

Quality & regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

4‑/5‑axis machining

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for critical commercial, aerospace and defense components. This role ensures all engineering operations meet strict quality, regulatory, and production standards while driving continuous improvement and mentoring engineering staff.

The Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for critical commercial, aerospace and defense components. This role ensures all engineering operations meet strict quality, regulatory, and production standards while driving continuous improvement and mentoring engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing and programming engineers.
• Allocate engineering resources to meet strict production schedules and project deadlines.
• Establish department goals aligned with company growth and efficiency targets.
• Understand Engineering functions and collaboration required within an organization.

Process Optimization & Technical Oversight

• Review and approve complex CNC programs, manufacturing plans, and fixture designs.
• Drive cycle time reductions through advanced tooling and high-speed machining strategies.
• Standardize machining processes across multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turns.
• Lead root-cause analysis for machining defects, structural failures, or tooling issues.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Oversee the transition of customer designs from initial RFQ to full production.
• Conduct DFM reviews to reduce manufacturing costs and ensure process capability.
• Develop manufacturing routing, bill of materials (BOM), and work instructions.
• Validate new equipment and software implementations on the production floor.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Enforce compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining flawless engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to implement robust PPAP and FAI processes.
• Maintain configuration control for all engineering data, prints, and solid models.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-precision CNC machining.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory or engineering management experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience within an ISO regulated industry

Technical Skills

• Expertise in CAM/CAD software, specifically Mastercam, NX, or Catia, and SolidWorks.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Proficiency in multi-axis machining, including 4-axis and 5-axis milling and mill-turn centers.
• Strong command of metallurgy, specifically machining titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for routing and bill of materials management.

Legal & Compliance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR and EAR regulations.