Screw Machine Engineering Specialist

Akkar; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar is seeking an experienced Screw Machine Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the technical expert for Davenport multi-spindle operations in North Carolina. You will lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes.

You will design tooling layouts, set up machines, establish cutting parameters, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The role requires hands-on experience with Davenport machines and collaboration across Production,

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Davenport multi-spindle automatic screw machines.
• Strong skills in screw machine setup, operation, process development, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of tooling, cams, gears, machine timing, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Experience with precision machining quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Design tooling layouts, machine setups, tooling sequences, and process flows.
• Establish optimal cutting speeds, feeds, tooling geometry, cycle times, and machining sequences.
• Perform and support complex machine setups and production launches.
• Optimize machine performance to improve throughput, quality, and equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process-related challenges.
• Develop setup documentation, process instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing scrap, downtime, setup times, tooling costs, and cycle times.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support customer audits, visits, and new product launches.
• Promote safe manufacturing practices and maintain compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Screw machine setup

Process development

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tooling and CAM

Quality improvement

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Screw Machine Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the technical expert for multi-spindle automatic screw machine operations. This role will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes while driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands‑on experience with Davenport multi-spindle automatic screw machines and a track record of successfully improving manufacturing operations in a precision machining environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Design tooling layouts, machine setups, tooling sequences, and process flows.
• Establish optimal cutting speeds, feeds, tooling geometry, cycle times, and machining sequences.
• Perform and support complex machine setups and production launches.
• Optimize machine performance to improve throughput, quality, and equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process-related challenges.
• Develop setup documentation, process instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing scrap, downtime, setup times, tooling costs, and cycle times.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support customer audits, visits, and new product launches.
• Promote safe manufacturing practices and maintain compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with Davenport multi‑spindle automatic screw machines (REQUIRED).
• Strong experience in screw machine setup, operation, process development, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of tooling, cams, gears, machine timing, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Strong process improvement and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience grinding and setting form tools, shave tools, drills, cutoffs, and related tooling.
• Solid understanding of shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, and metric conversions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional multi‑spindle machining platforms.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience.

Location

North Central North Carolina (Onsite/ Open to Hybrid 4 days in)