Senior 5-Axis CNC & Sheet-Metal Manufacturing Engineer

Visa Hunt; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Stocked Office Kitchen

Job summary

fab2 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the integration of tools and processes in our early-stage hardware startup. You will optimize cycle times, fixturing, programming, and process maturity to push production goals in the first year.

The role requires hands-on CNC programming on Haas 5-axis machines, experience with Trumpf laser/press-brake systems, and a track record of taking a project from blank stock to inspected part in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining / sheet-metal manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on Haas 5-axis programming (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or HSMWorks).
• Trumpf or comparable fiber-laser + press-brake experience.
• Comfort owning a process from blank stock to inspected part.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming on 5-axis Haas UMC-500SS / UMC-750SS and DS-30Y mill-turn lathes. Goal: drop chassis-mix mill cycle from ~45 min/part to ~20 min/part over the first 12 months.
• Trumpf TruLaser 1030 + TruBend 5085 SX programming via TruTops Boost. Nest optimization, bend sequencing, ACB Laser calibration.
• Fixturing strategy: vises, soft jaws, pallet-pool tombstones, brake tooling library.
• Tool selection, tool-life tracking, and coolant/chip handling specs.
• Process documentation that holds up under operator turnover.

Skills

CNC machining

Haas 5-axis programming

Mastercam

Fusion 360

HSMWorks

Trumpf fiber-laser

Press-brake experience

Process ownership

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

HSMWorks

TruTops Boost

Job description

fab2 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the integration of tools and processes in our early-stage hardware startup. You will optimize cycle times, fixturing, programming, and process maturity to push production goals in the first year.

The role requires hands-on CNC programming on Haas 5-axis machines, experience with Trumpf laser/press-brake systems, and a track record of taking a project from blank stock to inspected part in a fast-paced environment.