Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process Optimization

Nidec-Minster-Corporation; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Minster Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop efficient manufacturing processes, program CNC lathes and mills, and support tooling, documentation and process improvements. You will interact with internal and external customers and suppliers to enhance quality and reduce costs.

The role requires CNC programming, NX experience, and strong documentation skills, with opportunities to influence throughput and product cost while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing tech preferred but not required.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of drafting, design and CAM programming for lathes & mills; machine shop CNC experience.
• Experience with spindle/load monitoring, tool life monitoring, adaptive feed control and probing is a plus.
• Strong understanding of blue print reading / geometric tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs using 3D models; Siemens NX experience preferred.
• Develop, modify and maintain setup sheets, tool lists and documentation.
• Participate in problem solving and root cause corrective actions.
• Review engineering prints and update CNC programs as required.
• Develop part fixturing, process drawings, routers, tooling and cycle time estimates.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and comply with policies.
• Provide cost/benefit analysis to support process improvements and on-time delivery.
• Research and test new manufacturing tech; interact with vendors for improvements.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve machining limitations and improve quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing technology

Tools

Siemens NX

CAM programming

Solid modeling

Blueprint reading

Job description

Nidec Minster Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop efficient manufacturing processes, program CNC lathes and mills, and support tooling, documentation and process improvements. You will interact with internal and external customers and suppliers to enhance quality and reduce costs.

The role requires CNC programming, NX experience, and strong documentation skills, with opportunities to influence throughput and product cost while maintaining a safe work environment.