Manufacturing Engineer

Growing Groves; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Groves in South Bend, IN is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to monitor production on lathes and mills, develop plans to correct deficiencies in machining, and drive improvements with process engineers. This role involves reading customer prints, creating CNC programs, modeling in SolidWorks, and posting in Esprit, while coordinating tooling, fixtures, and equipment purchases.

On-site work with a team focused on quality and efficiency, offering strong growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in metal cutting and machining.
• Ability to read customer prints and develop programs.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM and CNC programming for multi-axis equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support with technicians and supervision
• Edit, maintain, and write G/M code for multi-axis lathes and mills
• Select cutting tools and tool holders for mill/lathe
• Read customer prints, develop programs, model in SolidWorks, and post in Esprit
• Develop functional work holding, tooling, and fixtures
• Recommend equipment changes and coordinate training with OEMs/contractors
• Support APQP activities and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

G/M code editing

Verbal and written communication

On-site work capability

Machining knowledge (mills/lathes)

Microsoft Office / Excel

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Growing Groves is leading a search to find a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer with a background programming CNC mills and lathes. You will be joining an accomplished team that has a long track record of historical prowess. Expect onboarding transparency coupled with a strong commitment to work‑life balance. As you help shape where the company is headed, you will further develop your individual expertise on multi‑axis equipment and engineering processes paving the way for potential career paths and increasingly valuable networking opportunities. The company is RAPIDLY expanding.

Company and Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and support production on lathes and mills, develop plans to correct deficiencies in machining process, and improve overall production. This person will work closely with process engineers, other manufacturing engineers, and process technicians to roll out process improvements for new and existing products.

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support alongside process technicians, operators, and production supervision
• Edit, maintain, and write G/M code for multi‑axis lathes and mills
• Select proper cutting tools and tool holders for mill/lathe (or grinding!)
• Participate in APQP
• Read customer prints, develop programs, model in SolidWorks and post in Esprit
• Develop functional work holding, tooling, and fixtures
• Correct programs to address quality concerns and assist in corrective actions while working with the CNC programmer.
• Recommend equipment replacements or new machine purchases, and coordinate with OEMs/contractors for training and maintenance.

Position Requirements

• 5 years of experience in metal cutting.
• Knowledge of machining processes including mills and lathes
• Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters
• Ability to read and edit G/M code.
• Experience with CAD/CAM
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with experience in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to work 100% on‑site at an air‑conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and industrial hazards.

Position Preferences

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of machining processes including grinding
• Knowledge of heat treat

Employee Compensation and Benefits

This is a Salary Exempt position paying up to $120,000 based on experience.

The company provides an excellent benefits package that includes United Healthcare, HSA, 401k match, and more.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Growing Groves and our clients are proud to be equal opportunity employers, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.