Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining)

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with CNC machining experience to develop and optimize CNC processes for high-volume production. The role emphasizes productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will drive process development, tooling, fixture design, and standard work documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production readiness and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years CNC manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with FANUC, HAAS, MAZAK, OKUMA or similar CNC controls.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize CNC machining processes for new and existing products.
• Improve tooling, fixtures, and equipment to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Support product launches through process development and validation.
• Analyze machining operations to reduce cycle times and scrap.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PFMEA.

Skills

CNC machining

Process development

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Mazak

Okuma

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer with CNC machining experience to support our manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC machining processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, process development, tooling, fixture design, and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize CNC machining processes for new and existing products.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Support new product launches through process development, equipment validation, and production readiness activities.
• Analyze machining operations to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and minimize scrap and rework.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEA.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support CNC programming improvements and collaborate with programmers and operators to optimize machining performance.
• Identify and implement automation, error-proofing, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in capital equipment projects, including equipment selection, installation, startup, validation, and process acceptance.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of CNC manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar CNC controls.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.