Lead CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Turbomachinery

EVONA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to build and scale an internal CNC machining capability for precision rotor hardware and turbomachinery components. This hands-on role blends CNC process development with DFМ feedback and machine-shop strategy to move parts from prototype to repeatable production.

You will work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to establish processes, fixtures, and inspection plans while leading a small team in a fast-paced, startup-like

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in machining or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience developing CNC machining processes for complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning and multi-axis machining with ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategy for an internal CNC machine shop.
• Establish machining processes, equipment standards, workforce requirements and production systems.
• Provide DFM feedback covering GD&T, datum structures, tolerances and overall machinability.
• Develop, troubleshoot and improve CNC programs, setups and processes for mills, lathes and multi-axis machines.
• Create manufacturing process plans, SOPs and inspection plans.
• Design workholding and fixturing for complex components.
• Investigate non-conforming hardware and lead root-cause and corrective actions.
• Support selection, installation and qualification of machine tools, cutting tools and metrology equipment.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams to move hardware from prototype to production.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Prototype machining

Multi-axis machining

Process development

Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Fixture design

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to build and scale an internal CNC machining capability for precision rotor hardware and turbomachinery components. This hands-on role blends CNC process development with DFМ feedback and machine-shop strategy to move parts from prototype to repeatable production.

You will work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to establish processes, fixtures, and inspection plans while leading a small team in a fast-paced, startup-like