CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Envista Dentistry•Yorba Linda, CA

About The Position

The CNC Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining CNC machining processes to support high-precision, high-volume production. The role involves CAD/CAM programming, tooling engineering, equipment capability analysis, and continuous improvement. The Engineer collaborates with Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot machining challenges, introduce new technologies, and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Requirements

4–6 years in high-precision, high-volume CNC manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline; extensive equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
Demonstrated experience in CNC programming, process development, and first-article qualification.
Work experience and knowledge of medical device or other highly regulated industry required
Strong CNC programming and machining process development experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Proficiency with machining calculations, precision measurement, and equipment capability analysis.
Knowledge of CNC machine mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with CAD/CAM software (PartMaker, TB-Deco, Esprit, NX, TeamCenter is a plus).
AutoCAD or Solidworks experience preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot, stabilize, and restore CNC equipment to specification.
Skilled in optimizing existing CNC programs and developing robust new programs.
Effective in improving efficiency through engineering analysis and process improvement.
Strong collaboration and communication skills in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

Process & Programming Engineering Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs using CAD/CAM software.
Evaluate manufacturability using engineering drawings, GD&T, materials, and machine capability.
Define machining strategies, toolpaths, and process parameters for first-article and production machining.
Support production scale-up through robust process design and improvement.
Tooling & Equipment Engineering Identify, specify, and source advanced tooling solutions to improve accuracy, repeatability, and tool life.
Support commissioning of new CNC equipment and ensure production readiness.
Collaborate with Maintenance to resolve complex equipment or performance issues through root cause analysis.
Production Support & Optimization Analyze machining performance to reduce cycle time, improve throughput, and stabilize processes.
Provide hands-on support during setups, transitions, and troubleshooting.
Lead initiatives that improve quality, reduce scrap, and increase equipment efficiency.
Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration Train Operators and Leads on new processes, tooling, and program changes.
Work with Supervisors, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve machining challenges.
Support quality, regulatory, and cost-reduction initiatives.