Senior CNC Programmer & Machining Improvements Engineer

Electric Machinery Company - WEG Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to define, develop, and optimize machining processes, including CNC programming for critical components, tooling, and fixtures.

You will drive continuous improvement, support CAPEX projects, and partner with Operations and Engineering to advance manufacturing strategies while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CNC Programming, Machining, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in CAM software (GibbsCAM, Mastercam, Tebis, Edgecam, HyperMill).
• Experience programming CNC machines including vertical/horizontal lathes and mills.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, feeds and speeds.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D for design/review.

Responsibilities

• Develop and generate CAM programs for CNC Mills, Lathes, Laser, and Plasma cutting equipment.
• Lead CNC programming, tooling selection, workholding/fixturing, and machining params.
• Design manufacturing fixtures and devices to support machining and assembly.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling, strategies, setup reduction, and standardization.
• Develop CNC programming automation to improve efficiency and reduce lead time.
• Support CAPEX initiatives related to machining equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Provide technical support and stay updated on manufacturing best practices.
• Maintain CAM software systems and train production personnel.

Skills

CAM programming

CNC programming

machining processes

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

reading drawings

communication

MS Office

problem solving

independent work

Education

Associate degree in CNC Programming/Machining/related field

High School diploma/GED with 5+ years experience

Tools

GibbsCAM

Mastercam

Tebis

Edgecam

HyperMill

ProNest

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to define, develop, and optimize machining processes, including CNC programming for critical components, tooling, and fixtures.

You will drive continuous improvement, support CAPEX projects, and partner with Operations and Engineering to advance manufacturing strategies while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.