Process Engineer | CNC Machining

Michael Page; Glenwillow (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $85k

401k matching

PTO

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Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a process engineer for an aerospace manufacturing environment near Glenwillow, OH. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving quality, and ensuring on-time delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring CNC manufacturing experience, proficiency with SolidWorks, 3D modeling, MasterCam, and Epicor, and a track record of improving process efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, including operation sequences, tooling, setup instructions, and standards.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and GD&T to translate into detailed processes.
• Support production through machine setup and process validation across CNC turning, milling, grinding, and manual machining.
• Design fixtures, tooling, gages, and workholding to improve repeatability and throughput.
• Develop inspection plans and perform in-process dimensional verification with precision metrology.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers, quality, and production using 3D CAD models and documentation.
• Investigate issues via root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

CNC manufacturing experience

Programming experience

Process improvements

SolidWorks

3D modeling

MasterCam

Epicor experience

Tools

SolidWorks

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 set up 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.

Profile

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!
  

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