CNC Application Engineer

Pace Industries, LLC • Maple Lake, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Application Engineer will lead high-precision CNC machining programming and setup operations, focused on optimizing machine performance, process efficiency, and product quality. This role involves advanced CNC program creation and interpretation, tooling selection, fixture design, and problem solving for complex machining tasks. Collaboration with design teams and manufacturing suppliers will be essential to drive process improvements, reduce cycle times, and achieve cost-effective production outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift (certification required)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Requires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to embrace new technology and change.
• Willing to constantly seek improvement.
• Must possess and apply 5s methodology
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and execute written directives
• Must possess good math skills
• Must possess good mechanical skills
• Must maintain a good attendance record

Nice To Haves

• Postsecondary education preferred
• Knowledge of molds and casting process theory
• Knowledge of casting operators preferred
• Knowledge in GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerance preferred)

Responsibilities

• Create new and alter existing CNC programs utilizing CAM software, interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models to prepare CNC milling machines for operation
• Select, install, and align tooling, fixtures, and work-holding devices for efficient and robust setups
• Perform machine offsets, tool length adjustments, and part probing to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Setup 3 and 4 axis milling machines for prototype and small production runs
• Analyze and optimize cycle times, tool paths, and machine parameters for efficiency and quality
• Recommend tooling upgrades, fixture improvements, and programming changes to minimize scrap and downtime
• Act as a technical liaison between design engineering and manufacturing suppliers to support design for manufacturability
• Drive cost-down activities by systematically analyzing every aspect of the machine process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees