Senior Machining Process Engineering Manager

PacAero; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays incl. birthday

Monthly bonus eligibility

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PacAero Agawam, a leader in defense and aerospace manufacturing, seeks a hands-on Machining Process Engineering Manager to lead development, validation, and improvement of high‑precision processes across CNC machining, feed integration, plating, and documentation.

The role blends technical ownership with day‑to‑day leadership on the shop floor, driving safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring teams and coordinating with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience; engineering degree preferred.
• Strong Mastercam programming and CNC setup experience required, preferably with Okuma 5-axis and Haas vertical machining centers.
• Experience leading technical work or teams in aerospace, defense, medical device, RF/microwave, or similarly regulated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of feed integration, precision package assembly, plating/surface finish, GD&T, inspection, and AS9100/ISO 9001 documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own process development, validation, documentation, training, and improvement for high-mix, tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• Provide daily technical leadership and coaching while staying directly engaged in floor-level problem solving.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost per established KPIs.
• Program and develop NC code in Mastercam for complex 3-axis and 5-axis components.
• Set up, prove out, and optimize Okuma 5-axis and Haas machining centers, including tooling, fixtures, and first-piece support.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues and support prototype and production runs.
• Drive automation and advanced manufacturing technology.
• Lead feed integration process development, including alignment, joining, routing, fixture building, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Coordinate plating and surface-finish requirements, including customized rack designs, preparation, processing, inspection, traceability, and supplier control.
• Drive automation and advanced manufacturing technology.

Skills

Mastercam programming

CNC setup

5-axis machining

Aerospace/defense manufacturing

GD&T

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Okuma 5-axis

Haas CNC

Job description

PacAero Agawam, a leader in defense and aerospace manufacturing, seeks a hands-on Machining Process Engineering Manager to lead development, validation, and improvement of high‑precision processes across CNC machining, feed integration, plating, and documentation.

The role blends technical ownership with day‑to‑day leadership on the shop floor, driving safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring teams and coordinating with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.