Production Engineer: CNC & Lean Manufacturing Innovator

Alliance Compressors LLC; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize high-volume machining operations, owning CNC processes, tooling, and programming to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will support front-line operations, identify root causes, and implement lasting improvements across manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have a related technical degree and manufacturing experience, with strong analytical skills and experience in lean initiatives, APC/APQu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Manufacturing experience, including co-op or internship experience, is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and manufacturing experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own machining processes including CNC equipment, workholding, tooling, and programming to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Provide front-line technical support for high-volume machining operations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for production, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Create, maintain, and improve machining process documentation, standardized work, and manufacturing standards.
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase throughput, reduce downtime, improve quality, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Track, monitor, and drive improvements in key manufacturing metrics including safety, quality, OEE, downtime, scrap, and throughput.
• Modify and troubleshoot CNC, PLC, and robotic equipment and programs to support operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process stability and equipment reliability.
• Analyze production data and apply structured problem-solving techniques to reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Actively participate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Lean daily meetings and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives throughout the machining operation.
• Ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures and all quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

FANUC robotics

CNC controls

PLC software

Job description

Copeland is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize high-volume machining operations, owning CNC processes, tooling, and programming to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will support front-line operations, identify root causes, and implement lasting improvements across manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have a related technical degree and manufacturing experience, with strong analytical skills and experience in lean initiatives, APC/APQu.