Manufacturing Engineer l CNC Machining

Michael Page; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

3 weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

5% 401K Match

More!

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an aerospace CNC manufacturer in Wickliffe, OH. The role focuses on CNC programming with Mastercam and 3D modeling/fixtures in SolidWorks, ensuring tight-tolerance aerospace components and compliance with AS9100 standards.

The candidate will drive process improvements, optimize cycles, and collaborate with machinists and quality teams to meet daily production goals. Excellent problem-solving skills and GD&T proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Mastercam for CNC programming and process optimization.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for creating and modifying models and fixtures.
• Background in aerospace CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve CNC machining processes for aerospace components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Design and modify 3D models, fixtures, and tools with SolidWorks.
• Select cutting tools and set speeds/feeds to support production.
• Drive reductions in cycle time, setup time, scrap, and rework.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, quality, and production challenges.
• Collaborate with machinists, quality teams, and production leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing feasibility by reviewing drawings and GD&T.
• Develop fixture/workholding solutions and maintain setup docs.
• Support first article inspections and address validation findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure machining processes meet AS9100, customer, and internal standards.

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CNC programming

Blueprints/GD&T

Problem solving

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace CNC manufacturing organization, is looking to bring on a Manufacturing Engineer to their growing team. They're ideally looking for someone well versed in Mastercam as well as SolidWorks.

Our client, an Aerospace CNC manufacturing organization, is looking to bring on a Manufacturing Engineer to their growing team. They're ideally looking for someone well versed in Mastercam as well as SolidWorks.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company serving the aerospace industry. They specialize in CNC machining, producing high-quality, tight-tolerance components for some of the most demanding applications in the sector. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, they have built a reputation as a trusted manufacturing partner for leading aerospace organizations.
Operating from a modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced CNC technology, the company is committed to delivering exceptional products while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Their collaborative culture, investment in cutting-edge equipment, and dedication to employee development have helped drive consistent growth and long‑term customer relationships.
This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where skilled professionals can make a direct impact on complex aerospace projects while developing their careers in a highly specialized manufacturing environment.

Description

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve CNC machining processes for precision aerospace components.
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Design and modify 3D models, engineering drawings, fixtures, and manufacturing tools using SolidWorks.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, workholding solutions, speeds, and feeds to support production requirements.
• Drive process improvements that reduce cycle times, setup time, scrap, and rework.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, quality, and production challenges to maintain operational performance.
• Work closely with CNC machinists, setup technicians, quality teams, and production leadership to support daily manufacturing objectives.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and tolerance standards to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop and implement fixture and workholding solutions for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain setup documentation, work instructions, and process control records.
• Support first article inspections and address issues identified during the validation process.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to resolve production and quality concerns.
• Ensure all machining processes meet AS9100, customer, and internal quality standards.

Profile

• Hands-on experience with Mastercam for CNC programming and process optimization.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for creating and modifying models, drawings, and manufacturing fixtures.
• Background in CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing, or a precision machining environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming principles, cutting tools, machining strategies, speeds, feeds, and process optimization.
• Experience improving CNC milling and/or turning operations to increase efficiency and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, GD&T, and tolerance requirements.
• Working knowledge of tooling selection, fixture design, workholding methods, and inspection processes.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve machining, programming, and production challenges.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working alongside machinists, quality teams, engineers, and production leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and maintain accurate process documentation and technical records.

Job Offer

• Compensation offering up to $125,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• 3 weeks PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 5% 401K Match
• More!
  

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