Engineer I (CNC)

FM Industries•Phoenix, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Engineer ensures operational efficiency by overseeing machine health, optimizing tooling and fixturing, and maintaining strict process compliance. This role acts as the technical bridge between production needs and maintenance execution, managing both internal tasks and external service providers to minimize quality rejections and maximize throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical education and 3+ years of experience in CNC environments
Strong understanding of CNC equipment capabilities and tooling requirements to troubleshoot process failures
Proven experience in Six Sigma, 6S, and Lean Manufacturing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for tracking logs and SolidWorks for design collaboration
Exceptional communication skills for reporting repair statuses and coordinating with external vendors

Responsibilities

Monitor production to ensure correct tooling and fixtures are utilized and provide technical support to upgrade tooling strategies for higher output
Audit and verify that Work Instructions (WI) and manufacturing processes are being followed accurately across the CNC departments
Act as the technical lead when machines are down to prioritize maintenance technicians and ensure a rapid return-to-service
Maintain a detailed status log of all equipment awaiting repair, tracking the progress of internal work and the availability of parts
Manage the scheduling and completion of all Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks performed by the maintenance team
Serve as the primary point of contact for external repair shops and OEM technicians, coordinating their arrival and supervising their on-site work
Participate as a core member of the troubleshooting team to solve scrap and quality issues, using root-cause analysis to implement permanent fixes
Partner with Quality Engineering to validate process capability and reduce defects
Implement engineering controls, guarding improvements, and ergonomic solutions to ensure a safe working environment
Conduct time studies and apply Lean principles to simplify workflows and reduce machine changeover times

Benefits

Competitive Salary
PTO Program
Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
Tuition Assistance
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Plans
Health Spending Plans
Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)