Manufacturing Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize CNC machining processes for gas turbine components. You will collaborate with Design and Service Engineering to enable DFM, support new product introductions, and improve on‑time delivery and cost performance.

Responsibilities include programming lathe, milling, and mill‑turn operations, defining work instructions, and mentoring operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent; associate degree with significant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC programming, fabrication, and machine shop environments.
• Hands-on programming of lathe, milling, and mill-turn operations; experience with nickel-based alloys.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX CAM/NX CAD), CNC control platforms (Fanuc, Siemens); Teamcenter and SAP.
• Experience with machining simulation software such as Vericut and NX ISV.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, workholding, materials, GD&T, root cause analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, production planning, tooling, and shop-floor operations in CNC machining.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and willingness to support off-shift operations and critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product-specific manufacturing processes using sound engineering principles, technical judgment, and manufacturing best practices.
• Define and communicate manufacturing processes through technical work instructions, project briefings, operator training, and shop floor support.
• Provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and manufacturing engineers on tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Design Engineering and Service Engineering teams to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for lathe, milling, and mill-turn machining operations utilizing G-code and M-code programming.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and cost performance in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Serve as the manufacturing engineering point of contact during off-shift operations, coordinating the investigation and resolution of Quality Notifications related to machining, laser processing, and welding.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Siemens NX CAM

NX CAD

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Teamcenter

SAP

Vericut

NX ISV

GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Associate degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

NX CAD

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Teamcenter

SAP

Vericut

NX ISV

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to the success of our business in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on complex gas turbine combustion components. Your day may begin with a Gemba meeting where production priorities, development initiatives, and project needs are discussed.

You will work closely with operators on the shop floor to develop and refine robust manufacturing processes in support of new product introductions and ongoing production. Collaborating daily with Design Engineering and Service Engineering teams, you will help drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements for new and refurbished combustion hardware while supporting the manufacture of critical components used in advanced gas turbine technologies.

This position follows a Thursday - Monday (5 days x 8 hours) work schedule.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and implement product-specific manufacturing processes using sound engineering principles, technical judgment, and manufacturing best practices.
• Define and communicate manufacturing processes through technical work instructions, project briefings, operator training, and shop floor support.
• Provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and manufacturing engineers on tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Design Engineering and Service Engineering teams to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for lathe, milling, and mill-turn machining operations utilizing G-code and M-code programming.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and cost performance in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Serve as the manufacturing engineering point of contact during off-shift operations, coordinating the investigation and resolution of Quality Notifications related to machining, laser processing, and welding.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience, including an Associate degree with significant relevant experience, may be considered.
• 5 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC programming, fabrication, and machine shop environments, including hands-on programming of lathe, milling, and mill-turn operations and machining nickel-based alloys.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software, particularly Siemens NX CAM and NX CAD, CNC control platforms including Fanuc and Siemens controls, multi-channel programming, Teamcenter, and SAP; ability to support urgent production requirements and customer-focused manufacturing operations.
• Experience with machining simulation software such as Vericut and NX ISV.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, workholding, materials, GD&T, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes, production planning strategies, tooling solutions, and shop-floor operations within CNC machining environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, along with the flexibility to support off-shift operations, weekends, and critical customer projects as needed.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization.

Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators.

Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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