Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Location: West Chester Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Shift Availability: 1st 2nd and 3rd shift available
Compensation: $95000 - $120000 annually

Key Role Information: Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET) to support CNC programming setup process development troubleshooting first article validation and production support. This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing or CAD model through programming setup prove-out first article approval and production release. This is not a programming-only role and not an engineering-only role.

CNC Programming & Process Development

• Create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software
• Develop machining strategies
• Convert drawings and models into production-ready programs
• Select tooling and machining processes
• Optimize cycle times and efficiency

Setup Prove-Out & Production Release

• Perform machine setups
• Run first articles and prove out new programs
• Validate dimensions and tolerances
• Troubleshoot machining issues
• Release jobs into production

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support to machinists
• Support engineering changes
• Troubleshoot production challenges
• Improve manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience
• CAD/CAM experience
• Setup experience
• First article experience
• Blueprint reading
• Troubleshooting ability
• Production support experience