Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process Optimization

EMC Precision; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Precision in Elyria, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient, cost‑effective manufacturing processes for complex parts. You will lead process improvements, support tooling and equipment design, and coordinate launches for new or revised products.

The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), APQP experience, GD&T knowledge, and strong analytical/problem‑solving abilities with collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of two years’ manufacturing engineering or machining experience.
• Experience conducting time studies and estimating cycle times and costs.
• General knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Experience with APQP.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; GD&T knowledge.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong computer skills and project management software.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate requirements, design, modify, and test methods and equipment.
• Ensure product and process quality; develop testing methods and standards; confirm processes.
• Support launches of new and revised products and assist with tooling design.
• Create CNC programs using PartMaker and edit as needed.
• Design fixtures, gauges, and tooling to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams for design reviews and process improvements.
• Assist in integrating automation and process optimization into manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Time studies

APQP

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PartMaker

CNC programming software

Job description

EMC Precision in Elyria, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient, cost‑effective manufacturing processes for complex parts. You will lead process improvements, support tooling and equipment design, and coordinate launches for new or revised products.

The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), APQP experience, GD&T knowledge, and strong analytical/problem‑solving abilities with collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams.