Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Machining

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Pooler, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Power is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for the Savannah Machinery Works location. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, development, optimization, and automation of machining processes supporting gas turbine component manufacturing. This position operates with limited supervision, provides technical authority for assigned component families and manufacturing processes, mentors engineering and production personnel, and leads the implementation of complex process improvements. This role focuses on CBN and CFG grinding, wire EDM, sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and conventional milling operations, with a primary objective of transforming machining operations into highly automated, repeatable, and data-driven manufacturing systems. The engineer is responsible for establishing and deploying best practices from OSC, TGO, equipment OEMs, and industry benchmarks while identifying and eliminating process risks impacting first-pass yield, hidden rework, variation, and excessive operator intervention. The position leads the development of future-state manufacturing processes incorporating automation, machine integration, adaptive process controls, automated setup verification, automated retooling and redressing strategies, and digital manufacturing technologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced training or experience in machining, grinding, EDM, automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems is preferred.
10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting advanced machining operations, including grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and milling. Proven experience leading process development, automation initiatives, equipment commissioning, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success improving quality, yield, process capability, productivity, and automation while reducing rework and operator dependency.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry standards; prepare technical reports; and effectively communicate with employees, customers, and leadership.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and technical calculation capabilities.
Proficient in CAD/CAM software, CNC programming, simulation tools, SPC/data analysis software, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems such as SAP, Windchill, MES, SCADA, and machine monitoring platforms.
Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing data systems, equipment integration, and digital manufacturing technologies.
Travel up to 50% to support suppliers, equipment providers, manufacturing facilities, and parent company locations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training or experience in machining, grinding, EDM, automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
Lead the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of advanced machining processes, including CBN/CFG grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, EDM drilling, and conventional milling.
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for machining process capability, manufacturing readiness, and continuous process improvement.
Develop and deploy manufacturing best practices, standards, specifications, procedures, and lessons learned to ensure consistent, repeatable, and high-quality production.
Own machining programs, process data, DNC/MDC systems, and change management processes to ensure validation, traceability, revision control, and compliance.
Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, productivity, cycle time, process capability, automation, and operational efficiency.
Develop automation strategies and roadmaps that reduce manual intervention, improve repeatability, and enhance equipment utilization.
Collaborate with Automation, Tooling, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and suppliers to develop integrated manufacturing and material-handling solutions.
Define requirements for machine integration, manufacturing data collection, process monitoring, adaptive controls, traceability, and MES connectivity.
Lead equipment acceptance, commissioning, capability validation, and production ramp-up activities.
Serve as the primary technical liaison across engineering, operations, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve complex technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
Mentor engineers and production personnel while providing technical leadership and guidance to support business and operational objectives.