Manufacturing Process Engineer - CNC Machining Optimization

Job Description

Step into a day on our machining floor

At 7:00 AM you’re reviewing overnight metrics for our CNC turning, milling, drilling, and grinding cells. A quick walk-through of the Columbus facility has you checking cycle times, scrap drivers, and machine uptime. By mid-morning, you’re drafting a new process flow, updating work instructions, and refining standard operating procedures (COPs) to lock in repeatability. After lunch, you validate a new fixture and cutting tool package, run capability and time studies, and lead a brief root-cause session to eliminate a recurring defect. You wrap by syncing with product development on an upcoming NPI to ensure manufacturability is baked in from the start. How you’ll make an impact

Engineer, tune, and sustain machining processes across CNC turning, milling, drilling, and grinding to achieve stable, high-performance results.

Author clear process flows, work instructions, and COPs that operators can trust and follow.

Select, prove out, and standardize cutting tools, fixtures, and equipment for repeatability and throughput.

Run time and capability studies; use data-driven root cause analysis to cut scrap and boost efficiency.

Partner on NPIs with product development, quality, and production teams to ensure design-for-manufacture.

Advance continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen practices.

Troubleshoot complex machining issues and provide hands-on technical support to operations.

Collaborate with suppliers and tooling vendors for validation, trials, and ongoing optimization.

Track KPIs and initiate corrective actions to keep processes in control.

Uphold all safety, quality system, and regulatory requirements.

Other duties as assigned. What you bring

BS/MS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) or 5+ years of relevant CNC machining experience.

Project management capability with strong follow-through.

Clear communicator who collaborates well and can also work independently.

Comfort operating in a fast-paced production environment.

Analytical, systematic problem solver.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups (GD&T standards preferred).

Hands-on experience with CNC platforms such as Emag, Okuma, Mazak, and Kuka controllers.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP and production scheduling tools.

CAD/CAM experience recommended.

SPS basic knowledge. Benefits and support

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave.

Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

401k with company match.

Tuition assistance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Annual reimbursements for designated personal protective equipment.

Monthly gym membership reimbursement. Where and how you’ll work

Location: Onsite at our Columbus facility.

Physical demand: Ability to lift automotive components up to 15 pounds.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM; some overtime or weekends may be necessary.