Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Engineer

Location: Kalamazoo MI

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

We are seeking an innovative and hands-on Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and transforming ideas into practical manufacturing solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how we machine automate program and optimize production processes while working closely with operations engineering and technology teams. If you enjoy being at the intersection of CNC machining automation continuous improvement and emerging technologies we encourage you to apply.

What Youll Do

As an Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Engineer you will:

• Develop optimize and support 5-axis CNC machining processes.
• Create troubleshoot and improve CNC programs and post-processors for complex machining applications.
• Lead and support automation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with machinists operators programmers engineers and production leaders to solve technical challenges.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through setup reduction process optimization machine utilization improvements and workflow enhancements.
• Support palletized machining systems and automated manufacturing technologies.
• Use ESPRIT EDGE to develop advanced machining strategies and CNC programs.
• Utilize SOLIDWORKS to design fixtures manufacturing concepts and process improvements.
• Support new equipment installations machine validations process development and technology implementation projects.
• Explore and implement innovative digital solutions including AI scripting automation and data-driven manufacturing tools.
• Drive projects from problem identification through deployment and long-term sustainability.

What Were Looking For

Were interested in candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise curiosity and a passion for manufacturing innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis machining and/or CNC programming.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems and process integration.
• Familiarity with Mazak machining centers is highly valued.
• Experience with pallet automation systems or automated machining cells.
• Working knowledge of ESPRIT EDGE and/or other CAM programming software.
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD platforms.
• Knowledge of CNC post-processor development modification or troubleshooting.
• Experience with robotics machine tending automated material handling or industrial automation is a plus.
• Exposure to AI coding scripting digital manufacturing tools or Industry 4.0 technologies is highly desirable.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automation Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent technical training military experience apprenticeship programs or relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success solving manufacturing problems and driving measurable improvements is highly valued.

What Makes You Successful

You may be a great fit if you:

• Take ownership of challenges and drive solutions to completion.
• Enjoy working directly with equipment manufacturing processes and production teams.
• Are naturally curious and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Build strong partnerships and collaborate well across cross-functional teams.
• Embrace new technologies and innovative approaches to manufacturing.
• Balance speed quality and long-term sustainability when solving problems.
• Enjoy turning technical concepts into practical operational improvements.

Why Join Flowserve

This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of manufacturing within Flowserve. Your work will help shape how we:

• Program and optimize advanced CNC machining operations.
• Expand automation and smart manufacturing capabilities.
• Implement emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.
• Improve operational efficiency quality and productivity.
• Develop scalable manufacturing processes for future growth.

Youll join a team that values innovation collaboration continuous improvement and technical excellence while creating real impact on the shop floor.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Flowserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds are valued. Even if your experience doesnt perfectly match every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may make you an excellent fit for this role.