Process Engineer | CNC Machining

Michael Page; Glenwillow (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

PTO

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize aerospace manufacturing processes and ensure tight-tolerance quality. The role focuses on continuous improvement, fixture design, and robust documentation within a precision environment near Glenwillow, OH.

Responsibilities include developing production plans, translating customer drawings with GD&T into workflows, and supporting CNC setups across turning, milling, grinding, and manual machining.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining and interpreting drawings.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of Mastercam; Epicor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve processes for tight-tolerance components.
• Create manufacturing plans with sequences, tooling, setup instructions.
• Analyze drawings, GD&T to translate requirements into workflows.
• Support operations via machine setup and validation across CNC.
• Design fixtures, tooling, gages, and workholding.
• Develop inspection plans and in-process dimensional verification.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and quality teams; maintain docs.
• Investigate issues via root-cause analysis and improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and certifications.
• Maintain ERP data, routing, labor standards, revisions.
• Review production orders for changes before manufacturing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Programming experience

Manufacturing process improvements

3D modeling

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Mastercam

Epicor

Job description

The process engineer will play a key role in optimizing production processes and ensuring quality in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This position near Glenwillow, OH, requires technical expertise and a focus on continuous improvement within the aerospace industry.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision manufacturing company with over 70 years of experience producing highly specialized and complex machined components. The organization has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical expertise, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies and a skilled workforce to support customers across a variety of industries.

The company specializes in the production of precision-machined parts and complex components, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, rigorous quality standards, and continuous improvement practices to deliver high-performance products. Its manufacturing operations are centered on producing defect-free parts with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and on-time delivery, helping customers address challenging production requirements and support innovative technologies

Description

• Develop, document, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for complex, tight-tolerance precision components, ensuring optimal manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency.
• Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans, including operation sequences, tooling requirements, setup instructions, and production standards for new and existing products.
• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and GD&T requirements to translate technical requirements into detailed manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Support production operations through machine setup and process validation activities across CNC turning, milling, grinding, and manual machining environments.
• Design and implement custom fixtures, tooling, gages, and workholding solutions to improve process repeatability, setup consistency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Develop inspection plans and perform in-process dimensional verification using precision metrology equipment, ensuring conformance to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers, quality personnel, and production teams by creating and maintaining 3D CAD models and technical documentation to support machining and inspection activities.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues through root-cause analysis and process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce variation, and improve throughput.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations, validate certifications, and ensure compliance with customer and special process requirements.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing data, routing information, labor standards, and process documentation within the ERP system, ensuring all revisions, specifications, and certifications are current prior to production release.
• Review repeat and new production orders to verify engineering changes, drawing revisions, material requirements, and special process updates before manufacturing begins.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, delivery performance, and operational excellence.

A successful process engineer will have the following experience:

• CNC manufacturing experience
• Programming experience is a plus
• Experience with manufacturing process improvements
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D modeling
• MasterCam
• Epicor experience would be a plus

Job Offer

• Salary up to $85k (depending on experience)
• 401k matching
• PTO
• More!
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.