Process Engineer – Cnc Manufacturing & Process Improvement (Mastercam)

Jobtome; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO that increases with tenure

Negotiable PTO for exceptional candid

Long‑term career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bay Cast Inc. in Bay City, Michigan is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineer to advance CNC machining in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

You’ll drive improvements across tooling, controls, and methods while collaborating with machinists and programmers. This role emphasizes root‑cause analysis, robust documentation, and cross‑functional project leadership to produce some of the industry’s largest precision‑machined components with aerospace, defense, and heavy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong CNC machining and manufacturing knowledge.
• Expert-level CNC programming experience.
• CAM/CAD proficiency and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Excellent troubleshooting and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Improve CNC manufacturing processes for high-mix, low-volume production.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop production standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Support CNC programmers and machinists with process improvements.
• Design and implement equipment and tooling upgrades.
• Troubleshoot CNC machines, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Improve throughput, quality, safety, and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate machine installations, repairs, and process modifications.
• Develop engineering documentation including procedures and change notices.
• Analyze production costs to improve efficiency.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing experience

CNC programming

CAM/CAD

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

CAD/CAM Systems

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Bay Cast Inc.
Location: Bay City, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35–$40+/hr (Based on Experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior | 5+ Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred

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Why This Role Exists

Bay Cast is expanding its engineering team to support continued growth in large-format aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial machining.

This position plays a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, increasing machine uptime, supporting new programs, and driving continuous improvement throughout the shop. You'll work alongside machinists, programmers, and leadership to solve complex manufacturing challenges and help produce some of the largest precision-machined components in the industry.

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What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Improve CNC manufacturing processes for high-mix, low-volume production
• Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions
• Develop production standards and manufacturing best practices
• Support CNC programmers and machinists with process improvements
• Design and implement equipment and tooling upgrades
• Troubleshoot CNC machines, controls, and manufacturing systems
• Improve throughput, quality, safety, and equipment reliability
• Coordinate machine installations, repairs, and process modifications
• Develop engineering documentation including procedures, validations, engineering change notices, and spare parts documentation
• Analyze production, labor, and material costs to improve efficiency
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously

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Manufacturing Environment

Bay Cast specializes in large-format machining supporting customers across:

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Heavy Industrial
• Energy
• Tooling
• Civil Engineering

Unlike high-volume production facilities, Bay Cast operates in a true high-mix environment where every project presents new engineering challenges.

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Equipment, Controls & Software

You’ll support manufacturing equipment including:

Machines

• Hyundai Wia CNC Mills
• Reco Mills
• Faro Lathes
• Large-format CNC machining centers

Controls

• Fanuc CNC Controls

Software

• Mastercam
• CAD/CAM Systems

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What We’re Looking ForRequired

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Strong CNC machining and manufacturing knowledge
• Expert-level CNC programming experience
• CAM/CAD proficiency
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication and project management abilities

Preferred

• Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Knowledge of machine controls, servo systems, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, coolant systems, and machine installations
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Hands‑on experience working directly with machinists and CNC programmers

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Why Engineers Like Working at Bay Cast

Engineers at Bay Cast enjoy:

• Challenging, technically diverse projects
• Large-format machining unlike most manufacturing facilities
• Close collaboration with experienced machinists and programmers
• Opportunities to improve manufacturing processes from the shop floor up
• Exposure to aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Stable, growing business with long‑term career opportunities
• High level of autonomy and ownership

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $35–$40+/hr depending on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO that increases with tenure
• Negotiable PTO for exceptional candidates
• Long‑term career growth opportunities

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday–Friday
• Additional hours as needed to support production and project deadlines

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