Manufacturing Process Engineer

Gribbins Insulation & Scaffolding; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ISSI, a machine shop and engineering firm on the southwest side of Indianapolis, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team.

You will work with skilled engineers and machinists to design and produce high‑quality parts, using Siemens NX CAM and MasterCAM to program parts and validate tooling, fixtures, and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAM programming experience in MasterCAM, Siemens NX, or similar.
• Experience with fixture and tooling design.
• Experience with turning, milling, or multi-axis machining.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and job requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review prints, CAD models, and proposed processes in the ERP system to properly route jobs.
• Create process models that define a part’s progression through the machining process.
• Identify tooling requirements based on the machining process and purchase tooling as needed.
• Program fixturing and parts using Siemens NX CAM.
• Program multi-turret lathes, 3-axis milling and 5-axis milling operations.
• Verify CNC programs using full machine simulation in NX CAM.
• Create efficient toolpaths and setups based on part requirements.
• Set up equipment, prove new programs, and perform first article inspections (FAIR).
• Create job notes, setup sheets, and work instructions to hand off jobs to machinists.

Skills

CAM programming

Fixture design

Multi-axis machining

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

MasterCAM

Fixture design tooling

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

ISSI, a machine shop and engineering firm on the southwest side of Indianapolis, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of skilled engineers and machinists to design and produce high‑quality parts for a wide range of customers.

Why ISSI?

• Advanced CNC Technology: Work with Okuma dual‑turret lathes, Haas VF3 mill, Makino 4 & 5 axis machining centers, plus new DMG mill‑turn and a CNC vertical grinder.
• CAM Programming & Full Machine Simulation: Use Siemens NX CAD & CAM to program parts. Validate and optimize programs using Siemens NX’s full machine simulation.
• Advanced Inspection Equipment: Access to a Zeiss CMM for complex inspection and verification.
• Growth & Innovation: Join a team that continues to invest in new equipment, technology, and capabilities.

Process and Tooling

• Review prints, CAD models, and proposed processes in the ERP system to properly route jobs.
• Create process models that define a part’s progression through the machining process.
• Identify tooling requirements based on the machining process and purchase tooling as needed.

CAM Programming

• Program any required fixturing and parts using Siemens NX CAM.
• Program multi‑turret lathes, 3‑axis milling and 5‑axis milling operations.
• Verify CNC programs using full machine simulation in NX CAM.
• Create efficient toolpaths and setups based on part requirements.

Machining

• Set up equipment, prove new programs, and perform first article inspections (FAIR).
• Create job notes, setup sheets, and work instructions to hand off jobs to machinists, and machine parts as needed.
• Perform basic inspections to ensure parts meet customer specifications, utilizing a Zeiss CMM for complex inspections.

Process Support

• Provide assistance to other machinists for comps, process changes, and general troubleshooting.
• Work with engineering and the shop foreman as needed to review designs, machining strategies, and production scheduling.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, apprenticeship experience, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with CAM programming in MasterCAM, Siemens NX, or similar.
• Experience with fixture and tooling design.
• Experience with turning, milling, or multi‑axis machining.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and job requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.