Manufacturing Engineer IV

Petroplan; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroplan is seeking an experienced CNC Programming Contractor for a 100% onsite role in the heavy‑manufacturing space. You will develop, optimize and verify CNC programs for high‑precision components using Mastercam, Siemens NX and Esprit 2000, with Vericut validation and macro troubleshooting skills.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on machining experience, Lean awareness, and a track record of improving safety, quality and delivery on exotic materials and very large parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting macro-based routines (Fanuc/Okuma/Siemens).
• Hands-on machining and capability with exotic/large components.

Responsibilities

• Generate and verify CNC programs for multi-axis milling/turning/grinding.
• Use Vericut to validate programs before shop-floor release.
• Support operators with startup, training, and process improvements.
• Develop operator standard work and inspection documentation.
• Lead tooling, fixturing, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively within a cross-functional team.

Skills

CNC Programming

Macro Programming

Vericut

Fanuc macros

Siemens macros

Okuma macros

Troubleshooting

G-code

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Esprit 2000 CAM

Inventor

3D modeling software

Job description

My Client, a Global giant in the Energy sector with a focus on Gas Turbine manufacturing, seeks an experienced CNC Programming Contractor to support complex manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and verifying CNC programs for machine controls including Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma, using CAD/CAM platforms such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, and Esprit 2000, along with verification software including Vericut. The ideal candidate will have strong experience programming and troubleshooting advanced macro-based routines, including Fanuc Macro B, Okuma Macros, Renishaw probing macros, and Siemens macros, with the ability to improve machining efficiency, accuracy, and process reliability. Candidates must have hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment and practical machining expertise with exotic materials and large‑scale components weighing up to 50,000 lbs. This contractor will also be responsible for developing operator standard work, inspection and quality documentation, and establishing standard tooling consumption rates and minimum inventory requirements to support consistent, production‑ready operations. Strong collaboration skills, process discipline, and the ability to work independently in a high‑precision, heavy‑manufacturing setting are essential.

Please only apply if you are local to the client site as this role is 100% onsite

Roles and Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing Mastercam/Siemens NX/Esprit 2000 or other software. This could include multi‑axis milling, turning and/or grinding.
• Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericut.
• Provide CNC related support to M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) and provide operator training during new / rebuilt machine startup and / or process improvements.
• Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.
• Support and implement tooling & fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tools.
• Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) for CNC related issues.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when needed.
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team‑based environment in a matrixed organization.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience)
• At least 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with Mastercam/Siemens NX/Esprit 2000 CAM software, Inventor, NX, or other 3D modeling software.
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.