Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer I - CNC & Process Improvement

Raycap Inc; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raycap, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to optimize production tooling, equipment and processes on the factory floor.

You will take projects from conception to completion, delivering practical solutions that improve efficiency and quality. You will program production processes, develop work instructions, maintain CNC records for Amada equipment, and collaborate with Quality and Safety teams to uphold QMS, EMS, and OHSA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or 5–10 years of related manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of SolidWorks or Inventor experience; CAD and 2D drafting experience.
• CNC and Automation experience (Amada AP100US or similar software).
• ISO 9001 experience with process documentation and system audits.

Responsibilities

• Program all production processing needs on the floor.
• Prepare jobs for production; familiarity with Amada VPSS BLANK 4ie is a plus.
• Create product assembly work instructions and processing instructions for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain CNC machine databases and detailed records (Amada Turret Punch, Laser, Punch/Laser Combo).
• Use engineering drawings to program machinery for engineered items.
• Troubleshoot problems with failed products, processes, or systems.
• Participate in resolving quality issues and drive improvements.
• Identify and plan manufacturing assembly and test workflow layout.
• Work with Quality Manager to ensure compliance with QMS, EMS, OHSA standards.
• Continuously assess opportunities for improvement in management systems.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and vendor cooperation.
• Improve efficiency by planning workflow, space, and equipment layout.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating costs.
• Maintain product/process database by writing programs and data entry.
• Complete design/development projects by training technicians.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem solving

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Amada VPSS BLANK 4ie

Amada AP100US

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Raycap, Inc. in Kearny, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to optimize production tooling, equipment and processes on the factory floor.

You will take projects from conception to completion, delivering practical solutions that improve efficiency and quality. You will program production processes, develop work instructions, maintain CNC records for Amada equipment, and collaborate with Quality and Safety teams to uphold QMS, EMS, and OHSA standards.