Machining Operations Engineer — Additive Manufacturing

Seurat Technologies Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seurat Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Machining Operations to bridge additive manufacturing, CNC machining, design engineering and production operations. You will develop machining strategies, fixtures, post-processing workflows, and support continuous improvement in a high‑growth metal manufacturing environment.

The role combines hands-on machining with programming, equipment validation, and capacity planning to ensure parts are produced efficiently, with high quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in precision machining, additive manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong CNC programming and CAM experience; ability to prove out programs safely and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Proficiency with Hypermill and SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of machining processes, GD&T, fixture design, and process optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands‑on with equipment, technicians, and parts in a development manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC machining centers used for secondary operations on metal LPBF components and near net shape components.
• Develop machining strategies to account for complex additively manufactured geometries, residual stress distortion, and limited datum access.
• Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for low- and medium-volume production.
• Optimize tooling, cutting parameters, and machining sequences to improve quality and reduce cycle time.
• Troubleshoot machining and dimensional issues associated with additive manufacturing.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot and improve various post-processing machinery including, bandsaws, EDM equipment, grinders, tumblers and cleaning equipment as required.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering teams.
• Manage machining coolant systems, chip recycling, and manufacturing waste streams.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Develop manufacturing capacity plans to support future production growth.
• Recommend automation opportunities and equipment investments to improve throughput.
• Investigate manufacturing issues using structured root cause analysis.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hypermill

SolidWorks

Job description

Seurat Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Machining Operations to bridge additive manufacturing, CNC machining, design engineering and production operations. You will develop machining strategies, fixtures, post-processing workflows, and support continuous improvement in a high‑growth metal manufacturing environment.

The role combines hands-on machining with programming, equipment validation, and capacity planning to ensure parts are produced efficiently, with high quality and