CNC Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Wickliffe, OH

About The Position

The CNC Engineer is responsible for engineering activities that develop manufacturing processes, define controls, and reduce process variability. The role involves hands-on, floor-level investigation and problem solving, data analysis, process audits, and engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment. The engineer works with manufacturing, management, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to improve yields, reduce scrap, support cost reduction and continuous improvement, and contribute to new part introduction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering discipline.
G-Code experience is required.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans that deliver results.
Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and process control.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Ability to handle high stress associated with high activity and tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification is preferred.
Familiarity with Minitab software.
Proven experience in the manufacturing industry.
Mastercam experience is a plus.
Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry is a plus.
New graduates with G-Code/NC programming experience are welcomed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes, define controls, and institute effective variability-reduction efforts.
Perform daily audits to ensure manufacturing-floor procedures are followed.
Update and revise area procedures to improve clarity and reduce process variation.
Analyze data to identify and control process excursions.
Evaluate and improve processes to maintain or exceed budgeted yields.
Conduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment.
Participate in cost-reduction, continuous-improvement, and new part introduction (NPI) teams as needed.
Drive process and improvement initiatives.
Improve processes continuously to reduce scrap.
Initiate and interface with manufacturing personnel, management, suppliers, and customers at all levels.
Provide hands-on, floor-level investigation and problem solving.
Perform other duties as assigned.