Precision Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Die Casting

Orion Castings; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC machining and die casting process improvements. You will optimize parameters, monitor performance, and drive OEE gains across casting and machining operations.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, and product engineering teams to support new product launches and cost-reduction initiatives while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, tooling, and automated environments.
• Experience supporting CNC milling, turning, workholding, and tooling optimization.
• Foundational understanding of CP analysis, GD&T, SPC, and root-cause analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, setup sheets, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of CNC machining processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Establish robust process parameters for CNC centers, tooling, and secondary operations.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tooling strategies, coolant, and cycle times.
• Monitor process performance using statistical methods and data-driven decisions.
• Drive OEE, throughput, and machine utilization improvements; reduce scrap and downtime.
• Support standardization of practices to improve dimensional consistency and uptime.
• Provide technical coaching on die casting and CNC machining to operations teams.
• Lead manufacturing activities for new product introductions from prototype to production.
• Coordinate APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, process flows, and work instructions.
• Review tooling and fixture designs for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Participate in DF(M) reviews and cost-reduction initiatives for existing products.
• Collaborate with tooling, maintenance, and automation teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Tooling systems

Automated production environments

CNC machining operations

Process capability analysis

GD&T

SPC

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Fixture design

ERP

MES

Robotics

PLC systems

Job description

Orion Castings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC machining and die casting process improvements. You will optimize parameters, monitor performance, and drive OEE gains across casting and machining operations.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, and product engineering teams to support new product launches and cost-reduction initiatives while upholding safety and quality standards.