Manufacturing Engineer

COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS•Mauldin, SC

25d

About The Position

CompX National is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This role involves programming CNC machining centers and lathes, understanding manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting production issues. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

5+ years of experience programming CNC vertical machining centers (3, 4, and 5 axis)
Proven experience programming multi-axis CNC lathes and Swiss-style lathes
Strong knowledge of G-code/M-code and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, 360, Esprit, or similar)
Solid understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and workholding for a variety of materials
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
Strong troubleshooting skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Experience conducting first article inspections and using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.)
Experience programming and integrating 6 axis robots for machine systems or tending
Strong tool selection knowledge and ability to work with tooling vendors

Responsibilities

Programming CNC vertical machining centers (3, 4, and 5 axis)
Programming multi-axis CNC lathes and Swiss-style lathes
Utilizing G-code/M-code and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, 360, Esprit, or similar)
Determining speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and workholding for various materials
Reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
Troubleshooting production issues and applying a continuous improvement mindset
Conducting first article inspections and using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.)
Programming and integrating 6-axis robots for machine systems or tending
Selecting appropriate tooling and working with tooling vendors