Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining

iLocatum

Jackson (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

iLocatum in Jackson, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive uptime, reliability, and process improvements across the production lines. You will own tooling, data analysis, and cross-functional execution to reduce cost and cycle times.

Responsibilities include applying DfX to legacy products and NPI, programming on Mazak and Tsugami with SolidCam/MasterCam, and delivering training to operations teams. Five years of manufacturing experience with strong statistics is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience with strong CAD/CAM skills.
Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience.
Hands-on experience with G-Code and MasterCam.
Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics (OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, FTY) and drive improvements.
Own workstations, tools, and production lines; present updates to management on health of owned areas.
Apply Design for X (DfX) to legacy products and support new product introduction (NPI).
Design tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to reduce costs and cycle time.
Program parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami using SolidCam and MasterCam.
Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, PFMEAs, and control plans; collaborate with suppliers and customers to identify root causes.

Skills

Statistics

Communication skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in related engineering field

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MBA

Tools

G-Code

MasterCam

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Jackson, TN | Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 per year

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing strong processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and works cross functionally to drive manufacturing improvements and data driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail, and thrives in an environment where individuals carry significant responsibility.

Schedule

Full time, day shift, on-site in Jackson, TN. Occasional extended hours and domestic and international travel required.

Compensation

$90,000 to $110,000 per year.

What You'll Do

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics, including OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, and first pass yield, and will continuously improve these metrics through data driven analysis. This role owns individual workstations, tools, and production lines, presenting periodic updates to management on the health of owned areas, and applies Design for X (DfX) principles to improve legacy products and support new product introduction (NPI). The Manufacturing Engineer designs tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to manufacture products at the lowest cost and shortest cycle time, and programs parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami equipment using SolidCam and MasterCam software. The role also qualifies production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, and PFMEAs, works with suppliers and customers to identify root causes of failures and validate process or design changes, and develops and delivers training to operations and maintenance technicians and production teams on new equipment and processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience with strong G-Code and MasterCam or SolidWorks skills
Minimum five years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Recent hands-on experience with G-Code and MasterCam
Strong understanding of statistics
Experience improving quality and cost in a manufacturing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

Preferred Qualifications