Manufacturing Project Engineer: CAD/CAM & Tooling

Seco Tools

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Seco Tools in Sacramento, CA seeks a Project Engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing solutions from concept through industrialisation. You will blend machining expertise, CAD/CAM, and project leadership to deliver measurable value for customers and partners.

The role collaborates with sales, engineering, and technical partners, supports proposals and validation, and champions safe, sustainable manufacturing while reporting to the Regional Innovation Hub Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or related field.
5–7 years of experience in production or mechanical engineering, technical application support, industrial sales, or customer-facing project delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and delivering solutions from concept through implementation.
Experience with value-based or consultative selling, process development, CAD/CAM programming, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; Agile and Lean Six Sigma qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, delivering quality solutions on time and within scope.
Turn customer needs into practical machining, tooling, and execution strategies.
Use CAD/CAM and simulation tools to optimise processes, proposals, validation, and project documentation.
Shape high-performing cutting-tool applications and machining strategies.
Provide technical direction on tool design, programming, process optimisation, and digital solution validation.
Bring together sales, engineering, customer support, and technical specialists to achieve shared goals.
Coach colleagues and share expertise to strengthen team capability and delivery.
Build trusted customer relationships and shape solutions that create clear business value.
Partner with sales throughout consultation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Lead customer discussions and develop tailored tooling and machining solutions.
Coordinate multiple projects, balance priorities, resources, risks, and commitments.
Track performance and continuously improve workflows, standards, and project delivery.
Turn customer feedback and market trends into new technical opportunities.
Benchmark competing solutions and champion digital transformation in manufacturing.
Analyse trial, process, and customer data to guide technical decisions and recommendations.
Showcase impact through case studies and measures such as tool life, cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost savings.
Champion safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning.