Process Development Engineer

Wolframmfg; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Wolfram Manufacturing in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Process Development Engineer to join a tight-knit team. You will develop and program complex CNC processes, prove them in production, and collaborate with engineering leaders to optimize and automate workflows.

You’ll work hands-on with multi-axis machines, designing fixtures and documenting procedures for seamless handoffs. A strong emphasis on data-driven improvements and practical problem-solving defines this role.

Qualifications

• Multi-axis CNC programming experience — turning, milling, live tooling.
• Experience programming for tight tolerances in hardened or stainless materials.
• Proficiency in CAM platforms (Mastercam, Esprit, Hypermill, TopSolid) with training provided.
• Ability to read and program directly from engineering drawings.
• Clear documentation habits — you write things down so others can follow them.
• Self-directed work style — you can absorb direction, then execute independently.
• US Person status - required for the nature of our work.
• Ability to pass a Firearms Background Check (NICS) – required for the nature of our work.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for CNC machines (turn/mill/Swiss)
• Program these processes for various CNC machines
• Prove out processes on CNC equipment
• Design and fabricate fixtures, tools, and automations as needed
• Document CNC processes clearly in OnTakt for handoffs
• Support production operators with troubleshooting and slack support
• Maintain and improve health and performance of processes
• Collaborate with Engineering Director to maintain high execution standards

Skills

CNC programming

Tight tolerances

CAM software

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Self-directed

US Person

NICS background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

TopSolid

Mastercam

Esprit

Hypermill

Okuma OSP

Fanuc control

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

About Wolfram Manufacturing

Wolfram Manufacturing is a precision CNC production shop and technology lab in Austin, TX. We specialize in medium-to-high volume metal parts, run advanced multi-axis equipment, and work with a small roster of demanding OEM customers. We take the work seriously, keep a tight team, and care about getting things right.

The Role

We are hiring a highly experienced Process Development Engineer to work directly alongside our Engineering Director. This hire is about capacity: more parts, more fun, more processes and opportunities to optimize and automate. Whether it is bringing a new part online for automated production, conducting design for manufacturing reviews with customers or doing triage on one of the unique ways manufacturing can surprise you – this is fun stuff.

This role is not in a vacuum – it is part of a team. You will work closely with our Production Engineering Manager, who owns scheduling, floor execution, and process data in OnTakt — our internal production platform. They aim the artillery and you bring it.

This is a hands-on role, not just a desk job. Proving out a process improvement or brand new part is all yours. Something wrong with the machine and you know how to make it better – let’s do it.

We are nerds and makers to the core. We love data and working through problems. There may be some D&D players, but we don’t rely on luck.

This is an individual contributor role. No direct reports.

What You Will Do

• Develop creative manufacturing processes primarily but not exclusively for CNC machines
• Program these manufacturing processes for our various CNC machines
• Prove out the processes on the CNC’s
• Help design and make fixtures, tools, and even new machines or automations as necessary
• Document CNC processes clearly in OnTakt — setup sheets, work instructions, and in-system process notes for excellent handoffs
• Support production operators with troubleshooting and slack support
• Maintain and improve the health and performance of these processes
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the team
• Continually look for opportunities to improve the shop way of life – processes, programs, or otherwise
• Work closely with our Engineering Director to keep a reliable high standard of execution

Our Equipment

You will be programming for a mix of multi-axis turning centers, Swiss-type lathes, vertical machining, and EDM:

Machine | Type | Control Axes | Control

• Okuma Multus B250 | Multi-axis mill-turn | 5 axis / 7 axis w/ sub | Okuma OSP
• Okuma Multus B400 | Multi-axis mill-turn | 5 axis / 7 axis w/ sub | Okuma OSP
• Tsugami TMA8F (×5) | Multi-axis turning | 5 axis / 7 axis w/ sub | Fanuc
• Okuma LB3000 (×3) | CNC turning | 4 axis / 6 axis w/ sub | Okuma OSP
• Tsugami S206 Swiss (×2) | Swiss-type lathe | 6-8 axis | Fanuc
• Fanuc Robodrill (×1) | Vertical machining | 4 axis | Fanuc
• Fanuc Robocut EDM (×2) | Wire EDM | 2 axis | Fanuc
• Sodick EDM (×1) | Wire/Sinker EDM | 2 axis | Sodick

Materials: hardened 4140, 416R stainless, polycarbonate, aluminum, tool steel, and other stainless alloys.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Multi-axis CNC programming experience — turning, milling, live tooling
• Experience programming for tight tolerances in hardened or stainless materials
• Proficiency in at least one professional CAM platform (Mastercam, Esprit, Hypermill, TopSolid, or equivalent — we use TopSolid and will provide training for the right candidate)
• Ability to read and program directly from engineering drawings
• Clear documentation habits — you write things down so others can follow them
• Self-directed work style — you can absorb direction, then execute independently
• US Person status - required for the nature of our work
• Ability to pass a Firearms Background Check (NICS) – required for the nature of our work

Strongly Preferred

• Swiss-type lathe programming experience
• EDM programming (wire or sinker)
• Okuma OSP or Fanuc control familiarity
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely related field is a bonus, but a life well lived in this world carries equal weight.

What Success Looks Like in Year One

• No machine crashes
• Trust of the Engineering Director is earned — you are driving process development independently with a high bar for quality.
• Shop floor team can setup and operate your processes with the clear thoughtful documentation you put in OnTakt
• Healthy flow of constructive ideas and improvements established

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $115,000 – $125,000+ depending on experience.

Full benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and shoe reimbursement.