Senior CNC Process Engineer - 3-5 Axis & NPI

NE-XT USA; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NE-XT USA is seeking an experienced CNC Process Engineer to create and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes for high-yield production. You will partner with quality, setup leads, and design engineering to drive NPI through to steady-state production.

You will implement DFM, select tooling and machines, and coach machinists on advanced programming and probing to achieve quality-first execution while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 years in CNC machining and process engineering with hands-on programming and setup.
• Mastery of multi-axis milling (3-,4-,5-axis) and mill-turn lathes.
• Fluent reading of drawings/specs and GD&T (Y14.5).
• Experience with metrology tools and inspection practices.
• Lean/CI track record and root-cause problem solving.
• Team-first communicator across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build CNC processes end to end: tooling, fixturing, and multi-axis programming.
• Program with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks, Esprit, Siemens NX) and verify in VERICUT.
• Analyze workflows to boost productivity and standardize best practices.
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Produce clear work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs for operators.
• Coach machinists on probing and macro programming; ensure quality-first execution.
• Lead Lean initiatives—5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen—on the shop floor.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance in every process.

Education

BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field

Lean/Six Sigma

5 years CNC machining/process engineering

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Esprit

VERICUT

Job description

NE-XT USA is seeking an experienced CNC Process Engineer to create and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes for high-yield production. You will partner with quality, setup leads, and design engineering to drive NPI through to steady-state production.

You will implement DFM, select tooling and machines, and coach machinists on advanced programming and probing to achieve quality-first execution while maintaining safety and compliance.