NPI CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer

NE-XT Technologies; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NE-XT Technologies is seeking a seasoned CNC Process Engineer to build and optimize multi-axis machining for New Product Introductions. You will develop tooling, fixtures, and robust programs, ensuring compliance with drawings and quality standards.

You will lead process improvements, mentor operators, and collaborate with design to drive manufacturability while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Hands-on CNC programming, setup, and operation with probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and VERICUT verification.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CNC machining processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis equipment.
• Create, refine, and validate CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms, ensuring they meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Analyze end-to-end workflows to boost throughput, cut cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Partner with design engineers to drive manufacturability (DFM) early in the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and select CNC machines, tooling, and technologies appropriate for NPI ramps.
• Author and maintain process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs.
• Train and mentor machinists and operators on best practices, probing, macros, and quality standards.
• Champion Lean initiatives—5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enable continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T expertise

Education

Bachelor’s in manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Tools

VERICUT

SolidWorks CAD

Esprit CAM

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Job description

Build What’s Next: A Day in the Life

You start your morning reviewing cycle-time data from a 5-axis VMC, validate a new toolpath in VERICUT, then huddle with quality engineers, QA, setup personnel, and machinists to align on today’s production priorities. By midday, you’ve optimized fixturing for a multi-axis mill-turn, coached operators on probing and macro programming, and documented updates to setup sheets. The afternoon brings DFM feedback with design engineering on a new release, followed by a quick Kaizen to squeeze waste out of a critical workflow—all while keeping safety, environmental, and regulatory standards front and center.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement robust CNC machining processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis equipment.
• Create, refine, and validate CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms, ensuring they meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Analyze end-to-end workflows to boost throughput, cut cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Partner with design engineers to drive manufacturability (DFM) early in the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and select CNC machines, tooling, and technologies appropriate for NPI ramps.
• Author and maintain process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs.
• Train and mentor machinists and operators on best practices, probing, macros, and quality standards.
• Champion Lean initiatives—5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enable continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Hands‑on CNC programming, setup, and operation, including probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, Siemens NX CAD/CAM) and verification with VERICUT.
• Deep experience in multi‑axis machining: 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills, plus multi‑axis mill‑turn lathes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer standards.
• Strong command of GD&T (Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
• Extensive use of metrology and measurement systems.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and process optimization experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Clear communicator and effective collaborator across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
• ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor preferred).

Core Proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• Process Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Okuma, Makino, DMG Mori Seiki, Fanuc
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Haas, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki
• CNC Swiss Lathe: Tsugami
• CAD: SolidWorks, Siemens NX (NX CAD)
• CAM: Esprit, Siemens NX
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Okuma, Fanuc, DMG Mori Seiki, Haas
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Okuma, Index, DMG Mori Seiki

Compliance

Must be a U.S. citizen.