Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

ARCH Cutting Tools; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH Cutting Tools is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing leader to drive continuous improvement and operations excellence in a high‑mix, high‑volume medical device environment.

You will partner with CNC teams, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows, while applying Six Sigma and Kaizen principles to deliver quality, cost, and productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss‑turning).
• Working knowledge of G-code/M-code, Mastercam, cutters, inserts, and tooling selection.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, productivity, and sustainability.
• Partner closely with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows.
• Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and Lean deployments from concept through execution.
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues.
• Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions, plant layouts, and process validations.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, promoting safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Project Management

Facilitation

Cross-functional Collaboration

CNC Machining Knowledge

CNC Process Optimization

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

G-code

M-code

Job description

What Youll Do (Your Impact)

Youll be a driving force behind safer, smarter, and more efficient manufacturing processes:

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, productivity, and sustainability
• Partner closely with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows
• Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Champion Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and Lean deployments from concept through execution
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues
• Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles , fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Support new product introductions , plant layouts, and process validations
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team , promoting safety, teamwork, and operational excellence

What You Bring

Youre a blend of technical expert, coach, and change agent:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership
• Experience in medical device manufacturing
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss‑turning)
• Working knowledge of G‑code/M‑code, Mastercam , cutters, inserts, and tooling selection
• Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820
• Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership

Starting Salary Range: $120,000+