Manufacturing Engineer

Laborup•Rochester, NY

26d

About The Position

We're hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing precision manufacturing operation in the Rochester, NY area. This hands-on engineering role focuses on CNC machining, solving complex manufacturing problems, and improving how precision components are produced. The engineer will work closely with machinists, programmers, quality, and production leadership to develop and improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot machining challenges, and improve efficiency, quality, and overall production performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC machining and precision manufacturing, understands production of complex, tight-tolerance components, and is comfortable working directly with production teams on the shop floor. Compensation is $100,000–$130,000 per year.

Requirements

3–5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, tooling, workholding, and machining fundamentals.
Experience developing, improving, or troubleshooting manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.
Familiarity with CNC equipment, machining parameters, cutting tools, and fixture design.
Experience supporting production teams and resolving technical issues directly on the manufacturing floor.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience identifying root causes and implementing process improvements.
Ability to work cross-functionally with machinists, programmers, quality personnel, and engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize CNC machining processes for precision components, focusing on quality, efficiency, repeatability, and cost.
Work with CNC machinists, programmers, and production teams to troubleshoot machining challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling requirements, and production documentation for new and existing parts.
Evaluate machining methods, cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, and process parameters to improve cycle times and part quality.
Support new product introductions, including process development, production readiness, and first article manufacturing.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and tight-tolerance machining requirements to ensure manufacturing processes meet specifications.
Investigate manufacturing defects, scrap, rework, and process variation; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Partner with quality engineering to resolve dimensional issues, improve process capability, and support first article inspections.
Identify opportunities to reduce setup times, improve machine utilization, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.