MANUFACTURING ENGINEER- JOB# 1155

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, MI is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC experience to improve machining processes and production workflows. You will develop, optimize, implement, and sustain manufacturing operations to boost quality, productivity, cost, safety, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in a manufacturing engineering role in machining, with aerospace exposure and CAM programming skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field (bachelor’s preferred).
• 5–10 years as a Manufacturing Engineer in machining/manufacturing environments.
• Aerospace or regulated, tight-tolerance experience preferred/required.
• Hands‑on CNC machining and manufacturing processes knowledge.
• Experience with CAM software and advanced CNC programming.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, fixturing, toolholding, process optimization.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong math/analytical skills and root‑cause analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support facility layouts, equipment placement, material flow, utilities, and infrastructure needs.
• Provide CNC machining expertise, tooling, fixtures, workholding, and machining processes.
• Develop and implement tooling, gauges, and production aids.
• Optimize machining processes: parameters, tooling, cycle times, setup, and capability.
• Reduce scrap, rework, setup time, cycle time, and downtime.
• Lead or support capital equipment projects from concept to production launch.
• Coordinate installation, testing, validation, and ramp‑up.
• Train operators on new processes, equipment, and methods.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Skills

CNC Machining

CAM Software

SolidWorks

CAD Software

Process Optimization

Root Cause Analysis

Math & Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM Software

Job description

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Position:MANUFACTURING ENGINEER- JOB# 1155

Location: Menominee, MI

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1155

# of Openings:1

Manufacturing Engineer

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $75,000–$95,000 annually

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining experience to support and continuously improve our manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for developing, optimizing, implementing, and maintaining machining processes and production workflows while driving improvements in quality, productivity, cost, safety, and overall process efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical knowledge of CNC machining, CNC programming, cutting tools, work holding, fixturing, process development, equipment implementation, machining cell layout, and workflow optimization. This position will work closely with machinists, operators, quality personnel, and maintenance to develop efficient, safe, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support facility layouts, equipment placement, material flow, utilities, and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in CNC machining, cutting tools, fixtures, work holding, and machining processes.
• Develop, improve, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and other production aids.
• Develop and optimize machining processes, including cutting parameters, tooling selection, cycle times, setups, and process capability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, setup time, cycle time, and machine downtime.
• Lead or support capital equipment projects from initial concept and justification through equipment selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and production launch.
• Coordinate and support equipment installation, acceptance testing, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Train operators and production personnel on new processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated, tight-tolerance manufacturing environments preferred/required.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAM software and advanced CNC programming.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work holding, fixturing, machining parameters, and process optimization.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and mechanical drafting fundamentals.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to apply mathematics to machining and manufacturing problems.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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