Process Engineer: CNC/Multi-Axis Machining & Lean

Brightpath Associates LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer with strong CAD/CAM experience to optimize machining processes and align them with design specifications. This role involves programming equipment, creating CNC code, and simulating tool paths to ensure efficient, accurate production.

The candidate will design and validate tooling, fixtures, and gages, while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years machining/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience; Mastercam preferred.
• AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software.
• Knowledge of GD&T required.
• Experience with tooling selection and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Program equipment, create CNC code, and tool path simulation.
• Design, construct, and validate tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Lead workflow/cell design with focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives companywide.
• Provide support for supplier development activities, quality issues, and customer concerns.

Skills

Machining/Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Mastercam

AutoCAD Inventor

Vericut

GD&T

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer with strong CAD/CAM experience to optimize machining processes and align them with design specifications. This role involves programming equipment, creating CNC code, and simulating tool paths to ensure efficient, accurate production.

The candidate will design and validate tooling, fixtures, and gages, while leading continuous improvement initiatives.