Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

Cintal, Inc. • Lafayette, IN

1d • $88,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer oversees the Machine Shop and the performance of its Machinists, ensuring operations comply with work procedures and standards. The role supports the setup and operation of special-purpose, conventional, and numerically controlled machines, including 5-axis CNC equipment. It provides programming and inspection support, maintains and updates CNC programs and manufacturing documentation, and works with Engineering, Quality, Production, and leadership to resolve issues and manufacture parts to specification. The position also supports fixture and manufacturing-method design for complex parts and helps maintain shop safety, quality, organization, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in machining.
• Experience operating 5-axis CNC machines.
• Ability to calculate and set machine controls for factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Machine Shop and Machinists’ job performance.
• Ensure the Machine Shop operates in compliance with work procedures and standards.
• Set up and operate special-purpose equipment, conventional lathes and/or mills, and numerical control machines.
• Provide programming support during inspection and update CNC programs as needed.
• Create or update manufacturing process documentation for programmed parts.
• Resolve program issues and provide timely shop programming support to ensure parts are manufactured to specification.
• Provide status updates and documentation to leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production team members to address issues.
• Work with the Manager and Engineering to develop fixtures and manufacturing methods for complex parts.
• Read, interpret, and follow pass-downs, work orders, drawings, and work instructions.
• Maintain and enforce 6S, AS9100, and Machine Shop standards and practices.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Follow safety regulations when moving heavy objects and using machinery.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from foreign object debris (FOD).
• Follow company policies, training, and quality and safety practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Two weeks of paid time off per year, prorated for the current year based on start date.
• Access to company medical insurance, including dental and vision.
• Eligibility for life insurance and short- or long-term disability coverage or long-term care coverage.
• 401(k) eligibility with annual employer contribution.
• Relocation expense reimbursement up to a certain amount, determined case by case.
• Yearly bonus based on company performance.
• Visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level