Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Machining

PowerToFly; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead advanced machining processes at the Savannah Machinery Works facility. The role focuses on CBN/CFG grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and milling, driving automation, data-driven improvements, and best-practice deployment across OSC, OEMs, and industry benchmarks.

The successful candidate will supervise process development, optimize quality and throughput, and mentor teams while traveling up to 50% to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related field.
• Advanced training or experience in machining, grinding, EDM, automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with advanced machining operations and automation.
• Proven ability to lead process development, automation initiatives, and equipment commissioning.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of advanced machining processes.
• Serve as SME for machining process capability, manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deploy standards, procedures, and lessons learned for quality production.
• Own machining programs, data, DNC/MDC systems, and change management for traceability.
• Analyze manufacturing performance to improve quality, yield, and throughput.
• Develop automation strategies to reduce manual intervention and increase repeatability.
• Collaborate with Automation, Tooling, Operations, Quality, OEMs and suppliers on integrated solutions.
• Define requirements for machine integration, MES connectivity and data collection.
• Lead equipment acceptance, commissioning and ramp-up activities.

Skills

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Simulation tools

SPC/Data analysis

Microsoft Office

SAP/Windchill/MES/SCADA

DNC/MDC systems

Machine monitoring platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials Engineering

Tools

DNC/MDC systems

SAP

Windchill

MES

SCADA

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Machining Processes

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for the Savannah Machinery Works location. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, development, optimization, and automation of machining processes supporting gas turbine component manufacturing. This position operates with limited supervision, provides technical authority for assigned component families and manufacturing processes, mentors engineering and production personnel, and leads the implementation of complex process improvements.

This role focuses on CBN and CFG grinding, wire EDM, sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and conventional milling operations, with a primary objective of transforming machining operations into highly automated, repeatable, and data-driven manufacturing systems. The engineer is responsible for establishing and deploying best practices from OSC, TGO, equipment OEMs, and industry benchmarks while identifying and eliminating process risks impacting first-pass yield, hidden rework, variation, and excessive operator intervention. The position leads the development of future-state manufacturing processes incorporating automation, machine integration, adaptive process controls, automated setup verification, automated retooling and redressing strategies, and digital manufacturing technologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Lead the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of advanced machining processes, including CBN/CFG grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and conventional milling.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for machining process capability, manufacturing readiness, and continuous process improvement.
• Develop and deploy manufacturing best practices, standards, specifications, procedures, and lessons learned to ensure consistent, repeatable, and high-quality production.
• Own machining programs, process data, DNC/MDC systems, and change management processes to ensure validation, traceability, revision control, and compliance.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, productivity, cycle time, process capability, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop automation strategies and roadmaps that reduce manual intervention, improve repeatability, and enhance equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Automation, Tooling, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and suppliers to develop integrated manufacturing and material-handling solutions.
• Define requirements for machine integration, manufacturing data collection, process monitoring, adaptive controls, traceability, and MES connectivity.
• Lead equipment acceptance, commissioning, capability validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison across engineering, operations, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve complex technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers and production personnel while providing technical leadership and guidance to support business and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced training or experience in machining, grinding, EDM, automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems is preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting advanced machining operations, including grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and milling. Proven experience leading process development, automation initiatives, equipment commissioning, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success improving quality, yield, process capability, productivity, and automation while reducing rework and operator dependency.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry standards; prepare technical reports; and effectively communicate with employees, customers, and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and technical calculation capabilities.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software, CNC programming, simulation tools, SPC/data analysis software, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems such as SAP, Windchill, MES, SCADA, and machine monitoring platforms.
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing data systems, equipment integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Travel up to 50% to support suppliers, equipment providers, manufacturing facilities, and parent company locations.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.