Turnkey CNC Manufacturing Integration Engineer

Genuine Search Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group in Dayton, OH is seeking an Integration Engineer to architect production‑ready CNC and automation systems, spanning from concept through production release. You will program CNCs, prove‑out tooling and verify performance on real machines, collaborating with machinists and controls engineers to deliver turnkey solutions.

Ideal candidates bring several years of CNC programming in manufacturing, mastery of Mastercam, and a deep understanding of milling and turning, tooling

Qualifications

• Several years of CNC programming and machining in production settings.
• Experience with milling and/or turning.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own CNC process creation: program, prove‑out, and optimize for robust production.
• Author and refine CNC programs in Mastercam or other CAM platforms; develop toolpaths and posts.
• Deliver turnkey machining and automation solutions from concept through production release.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

CAM strategy

Milling and turning

GD&T

Toolpath optimization

Process troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAAS

Okuma

G‑Code/M‑Code

CAM platforms

Job description

Turnkey CNC Manufacturing Integration EngineerJoin us to architect production‑ready CNC and automation systems that set new benchmarks for speed, repeatability, and quality. Your mission: compress cycle time, raise throughput, and harden processes so they run right—every time.Your MandateOwn CNC process creation: program, prove‑out, and optimize for robust, repeatable production.Author and refine CNC programs in Mastercam and other CAM platforms; develop toolpaths and posts.Design machining strategies, cutting parameters, tooling, workholding, and fixtures.Lift existing process performance—cycle time, OEE, tool life, quality—through data‑driven improvements.Deliver turnkey machining and automation solutions from concept through production release.Execute and support machine prove‑outs, run‑offs, installations, and customer acceptance.Diagnose and resolve issues: part quality, tool wear, chatter, dimensional variation, chip control, machine performance.Partner with CNC programmers, machinists, controls engineers, automation techs, and customers to remove constraints.Standardize processes and produce clear documentation for production use.Select cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding; define strategies for new parts and families.Mine production data to surface improvement and cost‑reduction opportunities.Integrate CNC assets with robotics, automated material handling, and manufacturing systems.Support commissioning and production launches for machines and automated cells.Plan and run tests; capture results, lessons learned, and provide recommendations.Provide on‑site troubleshooting and optimization support when needed.Continuously scan advancements in machining, tooling, CAM, and best practices.End‑to‑End Ownership (Turnkey)You’ll engineer the full value stream, not just the G‑code:Part handling and material flowMachine selection and configurationCNC programmingTool selection and managementWorkholding and fixturingRobotics and machine tendingCycle‑time optimizationChip and coolant managementInspection and quality requirementsProcess reliability and repeatabilityOperator interactionProduction throughputThe outcome: a faster, more reliable, more profitable manufacturing process.Who You AreBachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent hands‑on experience.Several years of CNC programming and machining in production settings.Expertise across milling and/or turning.Proven ability to build and optimize production CNC programs.Depth in tooling, feeds/speeds, fixturing, and machining fundamentals.Structured troubleshooting approach to process problems.Hands‑on at the machine during programming, prove‑out, and optimization.Analytical thinker; strong problem‑solving skills.Ability to read prints, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.Clear communicator; strong collaborator with customers and cross‑functional teams.Willing to travel and work within active manufacturing environments.Bonus PointsMastercam—programming, toolpath development, optimization, post‑processingHAAS and/or Okuma CNC platformsFanuc controlsMulti‑axis (4‑/5‑axis) machiningCNC turning and millingHigh‑speed machiningComplex fixturing/workholding designRobotic machine tendingAutomated material handlingCNC machine integration and machine visionProcess simulation and verificationTool management and tool‑life optimizationProduction machining environmentsFull lifecycle turnkey automation projectsHow You OperateYou merge engineering rigor with shop‑floor pragmatism. You’re at ease tweaking toolpaths, changing parameters, diagnosing chatter, and collaborating with machinists and automation techs to stabilize a line. Your default questions: Faster? More reliable? Lower tooling cost? Higher quality? Can we automate it?Core CompetenciesCNC programming (G‑Code/M‑Code)Mastercam and CAM strategyProcess development and machining optimizationMilling and turningToolpath, feeds, and speeds optimizationCutting tool selectionWorkholding and fixturingCycle‑time reductionProcess troubleshooting and root‑cause analysisTurnkey manufacturing systemsRobotics and automationProduction launchContinuous improvementCustomer technical supportField & Shop RealityHands‑on role in production environments with travel for process development, machine prove‑outs, installations, commissioning, and production launches. Comfortable around CNC machinery, automation, tooling, cutting fluids, and industrial equipment.Growth & ImpactWork on challenging CNC machining and automation programs from concept through production. Drive results through programming, process development, turnkey integration, and optimization. You’ll work with advanced CNC equipment and automation across diverse applications—directly improving machine performance, efficiency, and customer outcomes.You Should Be Proficient InGD&TEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingG‑CodeDesign for Assembly (DFA)M‑CodeMachines & Technologies You’ll Use3D ModelinggibbscammastercamIf you love turning ideas into high‑yield, automated production, we want to meet you.