Manufacturing Engineer

TekPro Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

TekPro Engineering in Rochester, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on CNC machining and continuous improvement. This hands-on role requires you to work directly with machinists and production teams on the shop floor to optimize processes, reduce scrap, and improve quality.

The ideal candidate has strong CNC experience and knowledge of Lean/Kaizen methodologies, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements in a machining environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC machine shop experience required.
• Background in Manufacturing/Process Engineering or hands-on Continuous Improvement in machining.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across CNC machining operations.
• Work on the shop floor to identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with machinists and production teams to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Apply Lean, root cause analysis, and process-improvement techniques to achieve measurable results.

Skills

CNC machining

Shop floor collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Manufacturing/Process Eng degree

Tools

Kaizen

Job description

NOW HIRING: Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Machining & Continuous ImprovementRochester, NYPay: $37–$45/hourIndustry: Precision Manufacturing / CNC MachiningHands-On Shop Floor Engineering Role Direct-Hire OpportunityAre you a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor, solving problems, and making CNC machining processes better?We're partnering with a well-established precision manufacturing company in Rochester, NY, looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer focused on Continuous Improvement.This is NOT a traditional desk-based engineering role. We're looking for someone who understands CNC machine shop operations and enjoys working directly with machinists, production teams, and manufacturing equipment to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.What You'll Be DoingDrive continuous improvement initiatives across CNC machining operations to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.Work directly on the shop floor to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and optimize machining processes.Partner with machinists, supervisors, and production teams to improve workflows, reduce scrap, and minimize downtime.Apply Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and process improvement techniques to deliver measurable results.What We're Looking ForStrong CNC machine shop experience — this is a MUST!Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or hands-on Continuous Improvement experience in a machining environment.Knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, setups, cycle times, and production workflows.Experience improving manufacturing processes through Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or similar methodologies.Someone who is comfortable working on the shop floor, collaborating with machinists, and taking ownership of improvements. Why Consider This Opportunity?Competitive hourly pay: $37–$45/hrHands-on engineering work with a direct impact on productionEstablished precision manufacturing environment️ Comfortable, climate-controlled facilityOpportunity to lead meaningful improvements and solve real manufacturing challengesLong-term, direct-hire opportunityREADY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?If you have CNC machine shop experience and a passion for Continuous Improvement, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today and let's discuss your next career move!You should be proficient in:Continuous ImprovementAerospace Manufacturing