Manufacturing Engineer

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking a CNC Process Engineer to systematically develop and drive manufacturing improvements in CNC machining. You will collaborate with operators and engineers to implement process development, fixture design, and tool selection, while leading capability studies and DOE feedback to production.

The role requires hands-on programming, fixture and tool design, and a strong grasp of GD&T.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machining tools (form cutters, end mills, tool holders).
• Strong programming knowledge for mills and lathes (G/Codes, M/Codes, offsets).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with GD&T and tolerances.
• Experience with QA and process capability review.
• Proven problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CNC machining processes with appropriate tooling and NC programs.
• Lead process improvement projects to reduce machining duration and cost.
• Support modernization and deployment of new equipment and capabilities.
• Determine optimal operation sequences, tooling, and setups.
• Create machinist instructions and troubleshooting guides.
• Address CNC issues affecting product quality and lead corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve automation efficiency and design.
• Support bid proposals by providing scope of work and costs.

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Summary:

This position will systematically identify, plan, and drive continuous improvement activities in various areas of organization in CNC machining. In this technical role, you will have frequent communication and collaboration with machine operators and engineering. You will utilize your manufacturing background in the following areas: process development, fixture design and manufacture, act as lead engineer to drive CNC process development and capability, review part design to ensure alignment with process capability, set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance, establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of processes into production, review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, and machining parameters DFM. You will also identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance, map out process development, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a complete machine process by selecting appropriate tools and holders, executing NC programming, verifying tool path, and defining part set-up.
• Participate and lead in manufacturing process improvement projects to reduce duration and cost of machining processes.
• Support and lead strategic projects to bring new manufacturing capabilities into the facility through new equipment or modernization of existing equipment.
• Determine the most economic manufacturing processes, operation sequence, and tooling.
• Create instructions for machinists.
• Identify and address CNC machine issues related to the product quality.
• Use six sigma and other manufacturing programs to drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to drive continuous improvement and to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering personnel to improve automation efficiency and design.
• Work closely with quoting department to develop bid proposals and scope of work to be performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaboration – collaborate with other individuals and/or departments to achieve a common goal.
• Written Communication – demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Detail‑Oriented – pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized – demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem‑Solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Quality Work – responsible for producing quality, to‑specification work.
• Reliability – demonstrate being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude – ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management – ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Troubleshooting – determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take.
• Working Under Pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Desired Education:

• o GED
• o High School Diploma
• o Associate Degree
• √ Bachelor Degree
• o Master’s Degree
• o Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

• o Accounting
• o Automotive
• o Business
• o Information Technology
• √ Engineering
• o Other: __________________

Education/Experience:

• Requires knowledge of machining tools, like form cutters, tool holders, end mills, etc.
• Experience machining parts from start to finish using manual or programmed turning and milling operations is highly desirable, as well as experience fabricating parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, plastics, machine shop (CNC, mills, lathes, drilling, tapping).
• Needs high level of knowledge in programming mills and lathes for complex parts with small tolerances.
• Needs a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of efficient work holding techniques and strong knowledge of machine functions (G-codes, M-codes, work offsets, etc.).
• Needs familiarity with production machining practices for cutting aluminum, steel, and titanium, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Requires experience in use of calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, height gauges, etc., and experience with machine types such as lathe, lathe with live tooling, and 3, 4, and 5 axis mills.
• Experience with Renishaw tool probes and probe programming is a plus.
• Need proven understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC, and mechanical fabrication techniques.
• Needs understanding of high feed milling, high speed machining, high performance machining, and mill turn concepts in CNC.
• Requires an ability to set-up and troubleshoot CNC processes and provide corrective actions.
• Requires experience with cutting tool design and constraints and experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback to industrial or product design teams to optimize a design for CNC.

Certificates and Licenses:

• √ Must possess or be able to obtain Real ID identification within 30 days of hire
• √ Maybe required to possess a current, valid passport for travel requirements

Computer Skills:

• 2+ years CAD modeling experience is required.
• 2+ years CNC programming with NX software experience is desired.
• CAD experience for part and fixture design and CAM experience for programming 3 axis parts on mills or lathes up to 4 and 5 axis is required.
• Siemens NX experience is preferred for CAD/CAM.

Communication Skills:

Must have the ability to work with a team of individuals and be hands‑on in assisting with solutions.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Role is not remote and must regularly be performed in the assigned office location.

Physical Demands:

Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses. Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less and pushes/pull 12 pounds or less. Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, climbs, squats or kneels, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Environment Demands:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Requires knowledge in writing machine tool post processor files for turning and milling machines.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Core Values:

• Servant Leadership Putting others first.
• Teamwork Achieving more together.
• Integrity Doing what is right.
• Enthusiasm Bringing passion each day.
• Winning Mindset Setting the standard relentlessly.
• Accountability Taking ownership of one’s actions.
• Continuous Improvement Driving excellence through innovation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Motorsports provides a one-of-a-kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.