Secret-Clearance Manufacturing Engineer — CNC & Floor Support

SOC LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming & Floor Support to join the Tucson, AZ site on a contract basis. The role focuses on supporting machinists, troubleshooting CNC equipment and processes, and developing production-level CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.

A Secret clearance is required. The engineer will train machinists, apply CAM and tooling knowledge, and work to improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality in a high-precision manufacturing

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineering experience within a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting machinists and CNC equipment on a manufacturing floor.
• Experience with CNC programming and program optimization.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes.
• Knowledge of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining.
• Experience with live-tooling lathes.
• Experience using CAM software to develop and maintain CNC machining programs.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, machining parameters, and tooling applications.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC machining and manufacturing process issues.
• Ability to perform CNC program prove-outs and support first-piece production.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate continuously with machinists on the production floor to improve machining efficiencies and provide technical guidance and training on operations required to meet hardware requirements.
• Troubleshoot CNC machining equipment and manufacturing processes, including lathes and mills, to minimize production interruptions and maintain product throughput.
• Apply knowledge of cutting tool technology, fixture design, machining processes, and CNC programming techniques to establish production best practices.
• Develop, modify, optimize, and prove out production-level CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes.
• Apply knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining parameters to improve CNC programs, cycle times, tool life, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Perform first-piece prove-outs and support the transition of new or modified CNC programs into production.
• Train and develop production machinists to expand their technical knowledge, machining capabilities, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain standardized machining techniques, CNC program documentation, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems.
• Apply technical expertise to support production expectations for productivity, quality, cost, and safety.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to increase manufacturing efficiency, improve throughput, and reduce costs.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet cost, quality, reliability, and technical requirements.
• Provide manufacturability feedback to drafting and engineering teams for incorporation into future design iterations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing development activities.
• Generate tooling concepts and cycle-time estimates to support bidding and manufacturing planning activities.
• Troubleshoot assembly, machining process, tooling, and other manufacturing issues.
• Resolve technical and production issues by collaborating with Application Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Representatives, Product and Process Suppliers, and customers.
• Conduct research related to manufacturing equipment acquisition and develop ROI reports to support equipment purchase justification.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Report safety and environmental incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers, share technical knowledge and lessons learned, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Lean Manufacturing

5-axis machining

troubleshooting CNC equipment

root-cause analysis

read engineering drawings

communication skills

Tools

CAM software

Job description

SOC LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming & Floor Support to join the Tucson, AZ site on a contract basis. The role focuses on supporting machinists, troubleshooting CNC equipment and processes, and developing production-level CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.

A Secret clearance is required. The engineer will train machinists, apply CAM and tooling knowledge, and work to improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality in a high-precision manufacturing