Prototype CNC Lead for NPN-to-NPI Handoffs

Ascentec Engineering, LLC; Tualatin (OR); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k with company match up to 4%

Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off / paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Résumé du poste

Ascentec Engineering, LLC is actively seeking an NPN Manager to lead hands-on development of precision-machined prototypes from concept to feasible manufacturing. You will mentor a small team of manufacturing engineers and machinists, turning designs into practical build plans while solving complex machining challenges on the shop floor.

You will guide the transition from development to NPI, with a focus on DFM, inspection methods, and readiness for successive builds.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on precision CNC machining experience.
• Experience developing prototypes, first articles or low-volume parts.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret tolerances and GD&T.
• Experience leading machinists or engineers, setting priorities and coaching performance.
• Practical problem-solving: identify risks, test assumptions, justify readiness.
• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and planning and communicate trade-offs.

Responsabilités

• Lead CNC process development: select sequences, tooling, workholding; review CAM; support first-part prove-out; troubleshoot shop-floor issues.
• Translate design intent into feasibility plans with engineering and quality; identify critical features, tolerances, inspection methods, and material needs.
• Plan focused trials with clear objectives and acceptance criteria; document results and learnings for next build.
• Provide DFM and quoting input; explain trade-offs and make-versus-buy options.
• Manage workload, assign owners, schedule time, materials, inspection, and outside processes; flag blockers early.
• Coach engineers and machinists through regular reviews; develop individual development plans and document knowledge.

Connaissances

CNC machining

Prototype development

GD&T reading

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Formation

Technical education/apprenticeship

Description du poste

Ascentec Engineering, LLC is actively seeking an NPN Manager to lead hands-on development of precision-machined prototypes from concept to feasible manufacturing. You will mentor a small team of manufacturing engineers and machinists, turning designs into practical build plans while solving complex machining challenges on the shop floor.

You will guide the transition from development to NPI, with a focus on DFM, inspection methods, and readiness for successive builds.