Manufacturing Engineer

Oerlikon; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan and HSA contributions

Dental & Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Oerlikon in Westbury, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, design and communicate CNC programming sequences, tooling, fixtures, and plant layout to support manufacturing of components and final products. You will setup, prove out, and train personnel on CNC machines while driving cost-effective improvements across processes.

The role emphasizes manufacturability input, producibility reviews with design, and reliable production via documentation, ERP routings, and CAM programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM and CNC programming required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to apply theories and concepts.
• 1-2 years of related experience; 5 years of varied machine shop/tool making.
• CNC programming and machining experience required for non-degreed employees.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities to meet shipment schedules through design of methods, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Plan and optimize plant layout, material flow, and machine/labor utilization.
• Investigate cost-saving opportunities and propose automation or redesigns of processes and tooling.
• Ensure quality by verifying machine/tool efficiency and initiating corrective actions.
• Prepare operation sheets, ERP routings, CNC programs and other production documentation as needed.
• Program, set up, and optimize CNC machines; train staff on CNC programming and setup.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAD/CAM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our Westbury, NY facility. In this position you will plan, design and communicate sequence of operations; CNC Programming, required tooling, jigs and fixtures; layout of plant; and necessary equipment utilization and/or modification to machine, form, weld, assemble, test, package and transport component parts and/or final products in support of the total manufacturing process. Setup, prove-out and train personnel on CNC machines. Investigate, identify and implement design and process improvements for better and more cost-effective manufacturing.

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities

• Support production activities to achieve shipment schedules through the development and design of methods, processes, specifications, tooling, jigs, fixtures and/or equipment modification in conformance with basic and sound engineering principles, policies and practices.
• Assure most efficient, economic and productive plant layout, material flow and machine and labor utilization by planning the layout of factory machinery, the sequence of manufacturing operations and the specific procedures required for the fabrication, assembly and/or test of Component's Group products. Prepare and carry out plans to change part or material specifications, manufacturing methods, material or product routing, etc. and/or devise holding mechanisms and required tooling to facilitate product manufacture.
• Reduce the cost to manufacture products and increase current efficiencies through research of newer or advanced technologies and development of proposals for automation and/or the redesign of methods, tooling, machine attachments, etc. Also, efficient methodizing will reduce direct labor and, therefore, product cost. Prepare cost estimates involved in the changing from the present to new methods and estimate cost savings as the result of such changes. Recommend or determine the critical make or buy decisions on the basis of the Component's Group technical capabilities, equipment, labor and available capital.
• Assure production of quality parts, components and products by verifying machine, equipment and tool efficiency and performance. Investigate and initiate corrective action of problems or deficiencies
• Assure timely introduction of new products and/or methods by communicating and documenting required production operations through the preparation of operation sheets, manufacturing data base entries (ERP (Routings), (Setup sheet info.), (AutoDesk/AutoCad), visual aids and CNC programs if required. In addition, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is expected to evaluate schedule milestones in early phases of design and prototype work, monitor costs, and assure quality and serviceability are considered during design and manufacture.
• Assist in the development and design of new products by providing advice on and determining the producibility of design concepts and the specification requirements that best utilize existing equipment, technologies and manufacturing techniques. In this capacity, the Manufacturing Engineer will inform design engineers of both manufacturing limitations and opportunities and will advise Manufacturing Engineering Management of new capabilities that competitive designs will require for the factory. Provide manufacturing input and provide a smooth transition into efficient production.
• Support production activities to achieve shipment schedules through the introduction of new technologies, the development and design of methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures and/or equipment modification in conformance with basic and sound engineering principles, policies and practices.
• Program CNC machines through CAD/CAM, Conversational or manual methods.
• Setup, prove-out, and optimize part manufacturing on CNC machines.
• Train other manufacturing personnel on programming and setup of CNC machines.

Your Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline or the equivalent in experience.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM and a strong knowledge of CNC Programming are necessary.
• A full understanding of manufacturing process and the ability to fully apply the theories and concepts of manufacturing is essential.
• Typically, the degreed incumbent would require 1-2 years directly related experience to perform at this level.
• 5 years of varied machine shop, tool making.
• CNC programming and machining or other specialized manufacturing experience would be required for non-degreed employees to perform at this level.

Why Oerlikon

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $87,000 to $110,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About Us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.