NPI CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks a seasoned CNC Process Engineer to design and optimize multi-axis machining for New Product Introductions. You will develop tooling, fixtures, and programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, and validate against drawings and specs.

collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, and ensure quality and compliance through Lean methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Hands-on CNC programming, setup, and operation.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM platforms and verification tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CNC machining

Process engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Esprit CAM

Siemens NX CAM

VERICUT

Job description

Build What’s Next: A Day in the LifeYou 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 DoDevelop 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 Qualifications5+ 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 QualificationsBachelor’s in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor preferred).Core ProficienciesGD&TCNC ProgrammingProcess EngineeringAerospace ManufacturingExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentMachines & Technologies You’ll UseCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Okuma, Makino, DMG Mori Seiki, FanucCNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Haas, Okuma, DMG Mori SeikiCNC Swiss Lathe: TsugamiCAD: SolidWorks, Siemens NX (NX CAD)CAM: Esprit, Siemens NXCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Okuma, Fanuc, DMG Mori Seiki, HaasCNC Lathe (5+ axis): Okuma, Index, DMG Mori SeikiComplianceMust be a U.S. citizen.