Manufacturing Engineer

First Manufacturing, LLC; Humboldt Township (SD); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

SIMPLE IRA match

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedule

PTO starting day one

Job summary

First Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a machining focus in southeastern South Dakota. You will oversee machining processes, develop efficient workflows, and collaborate with machinists and engineers to drive quality and cost improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on production support and strategic process development, requiring strong G-code skills and experience with multi-axis equipment. A safety- and quality-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in CNC programming and process engineering, preferably in aerospace/high-precision industries.
• Strong G-code skills and ability to program 5-axis mills, Swiss machines, and machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize existing CNC processes for quality and efficiency.
• Design efficient process flows and detailed work instructions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop strategies to reduce cost and improve sustainability in manufacturing.
• Ensure safety and quality standards compliance and documentation.

Skills

G-code skills

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

GibbsCAM

WinCNC

Citizen Swiss

Makino HMC

Haas VMC

Mori Seiki

Okuma machines

SolidWorks

Job description

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Manufacturing Engineer- Machining Focus to join our team in southeastern South Dakota and play a critical role in overseeing, improving, and optimizing machining and manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about efficiency, quality, and working alongside a highly skilled team of machinists and engineers, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate existing machining and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities. Develop and implement new machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and optimized production layouts.
• Design efficient process flows, sequences of operations, and detailed work instructions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop strategies to reduce cost, improve quality, and ensure sustainability in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Support the introduction of new capital equipment and technologies into production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with machinists, designers, quality engineers, and test teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, process reports, and research logs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in CNC programming and process engineering, preferably in aerospace or other high-precision industries.
• Strong G-code skills.
• Ability to program and optimize 5-axis mills, Multi-axis lathes, Swiss Machines and Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers.
• Expertise in developing cutting strategies for aluminum, steel and stainless steels.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications, and to adapt processes to floor conditions.
• Experience in establishing in-process and final inspection points; ability to operate CMMs and precision gauges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective time management; clear cross-functional communication.

Preferred Skills

• GibbsCAM, WinCNC, and other CAM platforms
• Citizen Swiss, Makino HMC, Haas VMC, Mori Seiki, Okuma machines
• SolidWorks for 3D modeling and fixture design
• Hydraulic work holding systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and process tracking

• Background in lean manufacturing, six sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re a high-level technical thinker who can balance hands-on production support with strategic process development. You thrive in a collaborative environment, but you’re also capable of driving independent initiatives from concept through implementation.

Benefits & Perks

• Two medical plan options
• Dental & vision coverage
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 3% SIMPLE IRA match
• Voluntary benefits (Aflac, Vol life)
• Accrued PTO starting on day one
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• A team-focused, growth-oriented culture