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This role drives process optimization, equipment performance, tooling improvements, machining efficiency, automation integration, and successful new product launches while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.\nThe Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical expert and strategic partner to operations, quality, maintenance, tooling, programming, and product engineering teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives throughout both casting and machining manufacturing processes.\nEssential Responsibilities\nManufacturing Process Leadership\nLead the development, implementation, and optimization of CNC machining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.\nEstablish and maintain robust process parameters for CNC machining centers, auxiliary equipment, and secondary operations.\nOptimize machining parameters including feeds, speeds, tooling strategies, coolant 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manufacturability, machining capability, and process efficiency.\nParticipate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and support cost reduction initiatives for new and existing products.\nTooling, Equipment, and Process Optimization\nCollaborate with tooling suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve die design, die life, workholding systems, fixture designs, cooling systems, venting strategies, and cutting tool performance.\nSupport CNC machining optimization initiatives including setup reduction, tool improvements, and machining cycle time reductions.\nSupport equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities for new and existing production assets including die casting cells, CNC machining centers, robotics, and automation systems.\nPartner with maintenance and automation teams to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and process control systems.\nEvaluate and implement automation opportunities including robotic material handling, in-process inspection systems, probing technologies, and palletized machining systems.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, productivity enhancements, and cost savings.\nImplement corrective and preventive actions to address quality concerns, tooling failures, downtime issues, and operational inefficiencies.\nFacilitate kaizen events and cross-functional problem-solving activities across operations.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to machine uptime, tooling consumption, labor efficiency, and process capability improvements.\nSafety and Compliance\nPromote a strong safety culture with emphasis on molten metal handling, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, coolant management, and safe machining practices.\nEnsure compliance with all applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.\nParticipate in risk assessments and implement safeguards to minimize operational risk throughout casting and machining operations.\nSupport ergonomic and safety improvements related to setups, tooling changes, material handling, and automation systems.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical discipline.\nMinimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience within machining, casting, or metal manufacturing operations.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing process optimization, tooling systems, and automated production environments.\nExperience supporting CNC machining operations including milling, turning, workholding, cutting tools, and machining process optimization.\nExperience supporting die casting, metal casting, or similar high-volume manufacturing operations.\nStrong understanding of process capability analysis, GD&T, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis methodologies.\nExperience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\nProficiency with manufacturing documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, setup sheets, and work instructions.\nExcellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nDirect experience with CNC machining operations or high-pressure die casting processes\nExperience with multi-axis CNC machining centers and automated manufacturing cells.\nKnowledge of cutting tool technologies, tool life optimization, die casting tooling systems, and advanced manufacturing strategies.\nFamiliarity with robotics, PLC-controlled systems, industrial automation, and process monitoring systems.\nExperience with CAD/CAM software and fixture design.\nLean Manufacturing certification and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nExperience with ERP and manufacturing execution systems (MES).\nProject management experience 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