Manufacturing Engineer

Solidus Technical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Technical Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming and Floor Support to optimize production throughput in a precision machining environment. This onsite Tucson, AZ role requires an active Secret clearance and involves mentoring machinists, developing production CAM programs, and improving lean processes to cut costs while ensuring safety and quality.

You will work closely with design, purchasing, and quality teams, lead tooling concepts, and provide accurate

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 8 years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering, complex CNC programming, and floor-support operations within a machining environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Proven, advanced experience programming and operating 3, 4, and 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes using CAM software.
• Deep understanding of cutting tool technology, fixture design, and machining parameters.
• Demonstrated success utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive productivity, enhance reliability, and lower production costs.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of effectively training technical staff and collaborating across purchasing quality, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Continuously partner with floor machinists to improve machining efficiencies and provide hands-on training to meet strict hardware requirements.
• Create production-level CNC programs using CAM systems and prove out first-piece runs on multi-axis mills and live-tooling lathes.
• Establish production best practices and lean manufacturing methods to reduce costs.
• Provide feedback to design and drafting to incorporate machining considerations into product design iterations.
• Conduct ROI analyses for new equipment acquisitions.
• Support new product introductions, generate tooling concepts, and provide cycle-time estimates for bidding.
• Troubleshoot machining and assembly process issues with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and comply with safety/environmental regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team collaboration

Training machinists

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM

Tools

CAM software

CNC machines (3/4/5-axis, live-tooling lathes)

Job description

Category: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ and an active Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus is seeking a highly technical and analytical Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming and Floor Support to optimize production throughput and lead manufacturing efficiencies within a precision machining environment. In this role, you will leverage your advanced machining expertise to troubleshoot CNC equipment, develop production-level programming, and bridge the gap between design engineering and floor operations. You will serve as a technical leader, continuously training machinists and implementing lean practices to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Day in the Life:

• Continuously partner with floor machinists to improve machining efficiencies and provide hands-on training to meet strict hardware requirements
• Utilize expert knowledge of cutting tools and machining parameters to create production-level CNC programs using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems, proving out first-piece runs on 3, 4, and 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes
• Apply knowledge of cutting tool technology, fixture design, and machining techniques to establish production best practices and implement lean manufacturing methods to reduce costs
• Provide critical feedback to design and drafting engineering functions to incorporate machining considerations into future product design iterations
• Conduct technical research for new equipment acquisitions and develop comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) justification reports
• Support new product introductions, generate tooling concepts, and provide accurate cycle-time estimates for bidding purposes
• Act as the primary troubleshooter for assembly and machining process issues, collaborating with Application Engineering Purchasing, Quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve problems
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by strictly following safety and environmental regulations and reporting incidents promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Secret clearance is required
• 8 years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering, complex CNC programming, and floor-support operations within a machining environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Proven, advanced experience programming and operating 3, 4, and 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes using CAM software
• Deep understanding of cutting tool technology, custom fixture design, and machining parameters
• Demonstrated success utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive productivity, enhance reliability, and lower production costs.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of effectively training technical staff and collaborating across purchasing quality, and engineering teams
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

What we will bring:

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more!

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.