Manufacturing Process Design Engineer

Plansee Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Plansee Group’s Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals site in Indianapolis seeks a Design Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision machined components. You will create fixtures, develop CNC programs, and support advanced multi-axis machines to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production, and suppliers, using G-Code, Fanuc Macro B, and Okuma programming to uphold industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, process engineering, or precision machining.
• GD&T and blueprint interpretation experience.
• Fixture and workholding design experience.
• Experience with CNC programming and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for precision machined components.
• Design machining fixtures and select materials for strength and wear.
• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis platforms.
• Support 5-axis, turn-mill, and multi-tasking machine tools.
• Use G-Code, Fanuc Macro B, and Okuma User Task programming.

Skills

CNC programming

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

GD&T interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

G-Code

Fanuc Macro B

Okuma User Task programming

Job description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals site in Indianapolis is home to a dedicated team producing high-performance tungsten alloys for industries that shape the future—from aerospace and defense to medical and industrial applications.

Join a highly motivated team in Indianapolis, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

The Design Process Engineer develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and CNC programs for precision machined components. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Equipment Suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, productivity, and cost while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for precision machined components.
• Design and develop machining fixtures including selection of appropriate materials based on strength, wear, and performance requirements.
• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis machining platforms.
• Support 5-axis, turn-mill, and multi-tasking machine tools.
• Utilize G-Code, Fanuc Macro B, and Okuma User Task programming.

Qualifications:

• GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Precision machining processes including turning, milling, grinding, and EDM
• Fixture and workholding design
• CNC programming and process optimization
• Root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, process engineering, or precision machining.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD, 401k
• Paid and Voluntary Life insureance
• Paid Vacation Days and Holiday

• Much More

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals LLC