Manufacturing Engineer Technician

RibbitZ LLC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RibbitZ LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET) to support CNC programming, setup, process development, troubleshooting, first article validation, and production support. This onsite role takes parts from drawing/CAD models through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release.

Ideal candidates have CNC programming, CAD/CAM, setup, first article, and blueprint-reading experience, with strong troubleshooting and production support skills.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience.
• CAD/CAM experience.
• Setup experience.
• First article experience.
• Blueprint reading.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Production support experience.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming & process development for production efficiency and cycle-time optimization.
• Setup, prove-out and production release of new programs; validate dimensions and tolerances.
• Provide manufacturing support and troubleshoot production challenges; support engineering changes.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM experience

Setup experience

First article experience

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting ability

Production support experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET)

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Model: 100% Onsite

Shift Availability: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Available

KEY ROLE INFORMATION

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET) to support CNC programming, setup, process development, troubleshooting, first article validation, and production support. This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing or CAD model through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release. This is not a programming-only role and not an engineering-only role.

1. CNC PROGRAMMING & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

• Create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software
• Develop machining strategies
• Convert drawings and models into production-ready programs
• Select tooling and machining processes
• Optimize cycle times and efficiency

2. SETUP, PROVE-OUT & PRODUCTION RELEASE

• Perform machine setups
• Run first articles
• Prove out new programs
• Validate dimensions and tolerances
• Troubleshoot machining issues
• Release jobs into production

3. MANUFACTURING SUPPORT

• Provide technical support to machinists
• Support engineering changes
• Troubleshoot production challenges
• Improve manufacturing processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• CNC programming experience
• CAD/CAM experience
• Setup experience
• First article experience
• Blueprint reading
• Troubleshooting ability
• Production support experience