Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

Jaktool•Cranbury, NJ

14h

About The Position

JAKTOOL develops and manufactures innovative, precision-engineered technology and bespoke hardware supporting Department of Defense programs. The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment to produce low-volume custom prototype and production hardware, managing work from process planning through final inspection. The role requires ownership of quality, schedules, throughput, and technical challenges, and offers the opportunity to develop toward technical or team leadership. The engineer develops manufacturing programs and documentation, including tooling selection, workholding, machining and finishing processes, work instructions, and control plans. The position works with engineering designs and customer requirements to create effective manufacturing processes, validates finished hardware, troubleshoots process issues, and collaborates with design, quality, and program teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and directly relevant professional experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Proven hands-on experience as a Manufacturing, Process, or CNC Engineer producing low-volume, custom hardware.
Skilled in CNC machining, setup, and execution within a quality-focused, continuous-improvement environment.
Strong CNC programming and machining process development experience, with the ability to independently own jobs from setup through inspection.
Hands-on experience with HAAS and DMG Mori equipment, Mastercam, and SolidWorks.
Familiarity with materials, processes, specifications, and standards used in DoD manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated accountability, mission focus, and effective communication.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 experience.
Interest in growing into technical or team leadership.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment to produce low-volume, bespoke prototype and production hardware.
Develop manufacturing programs and documentation covering tooling selection, workholding, machining and finishing processes, work instructions, and control plans.
Use Mastercam and SolidWorks to translate engineering designs into effective manufacturing processes.
Design custom tooling and fixtures for prototype manufacturing and qualification cycles.
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications, and applicable DoD manufacturing requirements.
Operate precision inspection instruments and validate finished hardware against quality and engineering requirements.
Use root-cause analysis to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing process reliability.
Own project execution, throughput, and schedules, and communicate quality or delivery risks early.
Collaborate with design, quality, and program teams in development reviews and technical problem solving.
Learn and apply new manufacturing methods, take initiative, and develop the ability to lead technical work and mentor others.