Machining Process Engineer

Tree Top Staffing LLC; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing partners with a confidential aerospace and precision manufacturing client to hire a Machining Technology Process Engineer in Claremore, OK. The role focuses on driving advanced machining strategy, process improvement, and technology implementation in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

The candidate should bring strong hands-on machining expertise, an owner’s mindset, and the ability to identify practical improvements that boost speed, quality, and efficiency across the

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of related manufacturing and machining experience.
• Strong hands-on machining knowledge and the ability to serve as a true machining technical resource.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, reducing cycle times, improving quality, increasing throughput, or lowering cost.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, workholding, process flow, and production problem‑solving.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a machining subject matter expert across manufacturing, engineering, quality, programming, and operations.
• Identify inefficient, ineffective, or unreliable machining processes and develop solutions to improve throughput, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Support New Product Introduction efforts and provide technical input on manufacturability, process development, and first-run machined parts.
• Partner with CNC programming, quality, engineering, operations, and outside technical experts to improve machining performance.
• Research and recommend new machining technologies, automation opportunities, cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, and equipment improvements.
• Lead or support special projects from concept through implementation.
• Analyze existing production workflows and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support root cause and corrective action efforts to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
• Lead or support job safety analysis and safe process implementation.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the machining operation.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, technicians, machinists, and leadership to solve complex production and process challenges.
• Support custom production needs, including complex parts, changing engineering requirements, and iterative problem-solving when parts or processes need to be refined.
• Communicate clearly with shop-floor teams, technical departments, and leadership regarding project status, process changes, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Manufacturing process improvement

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

New Product Introduction

Lean Six Sigma

CAD/CAM/PLM

Root cause analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CAD

CAM

PLM

Job description

Compensation:

$125,000 to $150,000 base salary, depending on experience, with bonus potential of approximately 5% to 10%

Industry:

Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

About the Opportunity:

Tree Top Staffing is partnering with a growing aerospace and precision manufacturing organization seeking a Machining Technology Process Engineer to help drive advanced machining strategy, process improvement, and technology implementation across a highly technical, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

This is a strategic, hands-on technical role for someone who is deeply experienced in machining and manufacturing process improvement. The right person will bring strong machining expertise, an owner’s mindset, and the ability to identify practical ways to make the operation faster, smarter, more efficient, and more capable.

This role will focus on improving machining processes, supporting New Product Introduction, advancing tooling and workholding strategies, evaluating new technologies, and helping the organization continue building a world-class machining operation.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a machining subject matter expert across manufacturing, engineering, quality, programming, and operations.
• Identify inefficient, ineffective, or unreliable machining processes and develop solutions to improve throughput, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Support New Product Introduction efforts and provide technical input on manufacturability, process development, and first-run machined parts.
• Partner with CNC programming, quality, engineering, operations, and outside technical experts to improve machining performance.
• Research and recommend new machining technologies, automation opportunities, cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, and equipment improvements.
• Lead or support special projects from concept through implementation.
• Analyze existing production workflows and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support root cause and corrective action efforts to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
• Lead or support job safety analysis and safe process implementation.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the machining operation.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, technicians, machinists, and leadership to solve complex production and process challenges.
• Support custom production needs, including complex parts, changing engineering requirements, and iterative problem-solving when parts or processes need to be refined.
• Communicate clearly with shop-floor teams, technical departments, and leadership regarding project status, process changes, and improvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 to 10 years of related manufacturing and machining experience.
• Strong hands‑on machining knowledge and the ability to serve as a true machining technical resource.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, reducing cycle times, improving quality, increasing throughput, or lowering cost.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, workholding, process flow, and production problem‑solving.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction, first‑run parts, prototyping, reverse engineering, or process development.
• Strong understanding of aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality standards, including AS9100.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, corrective action, or similar continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with CAD, CAM, PLM, ERP, and related manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with machinists, programmers, engineers, inspectors, technicians, and senior leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, space, DOD, or other highly technical manufacturing programs preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal education, certifications, or training in machining, manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related disciplines preferred.
• Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree preferred, but not required.
• Equivalent hands‑on machining, manufacturing, or process improvement experience will be strongly considered.

The ideal candidate does not need to have a traditional four‑year engineering degree if they have the technical depth, machining knowledge, and practical experience to perform at a high level.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The strongest fit will be someone who combines deep machining expertise with a strategic improvement mindset. This person should be able to understand current production challenges, identify better methods, evaluate new technologies, and help implement improvements that make the operation better around the clock.

This role is well suited for someone who thinks like an owner, not someone who simply waits for direction. The right candidate will be curious, proactive, technically credible, and comfortable working in a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment where complex parts, shifting requirements, and continuous improvement are part of the day‑to‑day reality.

This is an onsite role with a schedule that will generally align around 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

While the schedule is more traditional than a production leadership role, the right candidate should bring an entrepreneurial mindset and understand that the impact of this role should improve the operation beyond standard working hours. The focus is not just on being present during the day, but on building better processes, systems, and technologies that improve the operation 24/7.

Why This Role:

• Opportunity to drive machining process improvements, technology adoption, automation, tooling, and workholding strategies.
• Ability to influence a growing aerospace and precision manufacturing operation.
• Highly visible role working across machining, engineering, quality, programming, and operations.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on throughput, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Strong fit for a machining expert who wants to help shape the future of a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work onsite in Claremore, OK.
• Must be comfortable working in a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to spend regular time on the production floor and wear required PPE as needed.
• Must adhere to applicable OSHA, AS9100, ITAR, FAA, NADCAP, and company‑specific safety standards.

About Tree Top Staffing

Tree Top Staffing partners with manufacturing and technical organizations to identify high-impact talent for critical direct-hire roles. This search is being conducted on behalf of a confidential aerospace and precision manufacturing client.