Manufacturing Process Engineer

Elmira Stamping • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing-North is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop detailed production documentation and job-specific work instructions. Using customer-provided designs and specifications, the engineer helps ensure products meet requirements while promoting efficient, consistent, high-quality production. The role develops and implements repeatable, cost-effective manufacturing methods and supports quality, operational, and continuous improvement objectives.

The position requires understanding manufacturing operations that include CNC milling and turning, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly. The engineer evaluates and improves processes, tooling, and workflows for progressive die stamping, deep-draw operations, and CNC machining; troubleshoots shop-floor equipment and process issues; and transitions new parts into full-scale production by establishing standard operating procedures, routings, and work instructions. The role also supports safety and environmental compliance, technical documentation, engineering change notices, and special projects assigned by management.

Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing is located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York and provides CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly services to industries including defense, medical, and aerospace. The company emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction and uses production equipment and inspection techniques that meet or exceed ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment, with hands-on exposure to stamping presses, CNC machining, or tooling design.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for fixture design and drawing review.
• Strong knowledge of blueprints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and manufacturing tooling.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production documentation and job-specific work instructions.
• Develop and implement repeatable, cost-effective manufacturing methods that meet customer specifications.
• Evaluate, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows for progressive die stamping, deep-draw operations, and CNC machining.
• Troubleshoot shop-floor equipment and process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Transition new parts from concept to full-scale production by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs), routings, and work instructions.
• Support process efficiency, production consistency, quality standards, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Ensure manufacturing operations, equipment modifications, and chemical and material handling comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Assist with technical documentation, engineering change notices (ECNs), and special operational projects assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary cancer insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary life insurance

What This Job Offers

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