Manufacturing Engineer

Cantrell•Gainesville, GA

23d

About The Position

Cantrell-Gainco is seeking a hands-on, highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence across our CNC machining and fabrication operations. This role will lead process improvements, develop tooling and fixtures, optimize cell layouts, and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. The Manufacturing Engineer is a key technical expert responsible for improving existing processes, developing new manufacturing methods, and supporting the production floor with strong problem-solving ability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering OR equivalent work experience
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in CNC production environments
MasterCAM programming expertise
Strong background in fixture/tooling design and machining processes
Hands-on experience with CNC Router, CNC Lathe, and CNC Mill
Proven experience implementing Lean, SMED, and standard work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, tolerances, and callouts
Demonstrated ability improving throughput, scrap, cycle time, and workflow
Experience with ERP job routings and manufacturing documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to lead change and influence without authority
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with minimal supervision
Proficient in CAD modeling and design tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong project management and organization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in machining or fabrication for equipment or automation environments
Experience working in food processing equipment manufacturing industry (plus)

Responsibilities

Lead development and optimization of machining processes across CNC Router, CNC Lathe, and CNC Mill equipment
Program, proof, modify, and troubleshoot CAM programs using MasterCAM
Design tooling and fixtures to support safe, repeatable, and efficient operations
Create and improve standard work, job routings, process documentation, and operator instructions
Support Lean / CI initiatives including SMED, 5S, cell layout optimization, and waste reduction
Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and capacity reviews to drive performance improvements
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues
Support new product introduction with manufacturability input, prototype review, and process readiness
Interpret engineering prints, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and process issues
Provide technical mentoring to machinists, programmers, and junior engineers