Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive

Senior Manufacturing Engineer CNC Machining (Automotive)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining) with strong automotive manufacturing expertise. This is a hands-on shop-floor engineering role focused on CNC programming process optimization and continuous improvement to drive productivity quality and efficiency in high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize CNC machining processes to improve OEE throughput and scrap reduction
• Develop modify and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical & horizontal)
• Lead toolpath strategy cutting optimization tooling selection and workholding improvements
• Troubleshoot machining issues (cycle time tool wear chatter dimensional variation)
• Support process capability (Cp/Cpk) first-piece approval and quality validation
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Quality Maintenance and Operations teams
• Develop and maintain process documentation work instructions and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing
• Strong experience with CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji Mori Seiki preferred)
• Proficiency in Mastercam (or similar CAM software) and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of GD&T blueprint reading and tolerance stack-ups
• Experience with CMMs tool presetters and measurement systems
• Knowledge of SPC process control and capability studies
• Hands-on shop floor troubleshooting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High-volume automotive manufacturing experience
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• ERP/MES system experience
• Experience leading process improvement projects

Additional Information

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong opportunity to impact production performance and process excellence