Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Marion Tool & Die, Inc. dba Marion Manufacturing; West Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Tool & Die, Inc. dba Marion Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for complex components in aerospace and defense.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR while coordinating NPI and process validations on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-precision CNC machining.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory or engineering management experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience within an ISO regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing and programming engineers.
• Allocate engineering resources to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Establish department goals aligned with growth and efficiency targets.
• Review and approve complex CNC programs, manufacturing plans, and fixture designs.
• Drive cycle time reductions through advanced tooling and high-speed machining strategies.
• Standardize machining processes across multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turns.
• Lead root-cause analysis for machining defects or tooling issues.
• Oversee NPI from RFQ to full production and conduct DFM reviews.
• Develop manufacturing routing, BOM, and work instructions.
• Validate new equipment and software implementations on the floor.
• Enforce compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR regulations.
• Support audits with flawless engineering documentation.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Process optimization

Quality & regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

4‑/5‑axis machining

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Marion Tool & Die, Inc. dba Marion Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for complex components in aerospace and defense.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR while coordinating NPI and process validations on the shop floor.