Senior Transformation Engineer

Rand Machine Products; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rand Machine Products seeks a Sr Transformation Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize CNC machining processes across multiple facilities supporting aerospace and defense programs. You will drive process standardization, data-driven improvements, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management, plus travel between sites to support projects and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related)
• 3–7+ years of experience in machining/manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and tooling
• Experience with GD&T and blueprint reading

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding)
• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and process documentation
• Drive cycle time reduction, cost savings, and yield improvement initiatives
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma initiatives

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Strong communication

Multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Job description

The Sr Transformation Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing machining processes across multiple facilities supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role ensures consistent production standards, process efficiency, quality compliance, and continuous improvement across all assigned sites.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop and improve CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding)
• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and process documentation
• Drive cycle time reduction, cost savings, and yield improvement initiatives
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation
• Implementing Automation and Robotics

Multi-Site Support

• Provide engineering support across multiple manufacturing locations
• Standardize processes, tooling, and best practices across sites
• Travel between facilities as needed to support production and projects
• Collaborate with site leadership to resolve technical and operational issues

Aerospace & Defense Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, including customer and regulatory audits
• Maintain documentation for traceability and configuration control

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma initiatives
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Reduce scrap, rework, and downtime

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA)
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed
• Capex justification, selection, & Install

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related)
• 3–7+ years of experience in machining/manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and tooling
• Experience with GD&T and blueprint reading

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
• Lean / Six Sigma certification
• Experience supporting multi-site operations

Key Skills

• Process improvement and problem-solving
• Data analysis and decision-making
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations

Work Environment

• Combination of office and shop floor environments
• Frequent interaction with production teams
• Travel required between manufacturing sites (estimated X–X%)

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Cycle time reduction
• Scrap and rework ratesn
• On-time delivery
• Process standardization across sites
• Cost savings initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person