Manufacturing Engineer

NE-XT Technologies; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NE-XT Technologies is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new product introductions.

You will collaborate with quality, design, and shop floor teams to implement tooling, programming, GD&T, and lean initiatives, while mentoring operators and driving continuous improvement to meet schedule and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC machine programming, setup and operation.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software including verification software Vericut.
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient CNC machining processes, including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis CNC machines.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products, offering DFM input during the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate and select proper CNC equipment, tooling, and technologies for NPI.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Train and mentor machine operators and other staff on CNC processes, best practices, and quality standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC Programming

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit CAM

Siemens NX CAM

Vericut

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new product introductions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality engineers, quality assurance, setup personnel and machinists to support production goals, product quality and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement efficient CNC machining processes, including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis CNC machines.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products, offering DFM (Design for Manufacturability) input during the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate and select proper CNC equipment, tooling, and technologies for NPI.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Train and mentor machine operators and other staff on CNC processes, best practices, and quality standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC machine programming, setup and operation. This includes advanced skills like probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software Examples of our commonly used packages (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, Siemens NX CAD/CAM) including verification software Vericut.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-axis CNC machining (e.g., 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, and multi axis mill-turn lathes).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications/standards in accordance with customer requirements.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASNI Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
• Extensive knowledge and use of common metrology & measurement systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• Process Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki, Fanuc)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Tsugami)
• CAD Software (Solidworks, Siemens NX, NX CAD (Siemens))
• CAM Software (Esprit, Siemens NX)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Okuma, Fanuc, Dmg Mori Seiki, Haas)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Okuma, Index, Dmg Mori Seiki)