Principal Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Savage Arms is undertaking a significant transformation of its machining and manufacturing operations. We are moving from legacy processes toward a modern, highly efficient environment leveraging advanced CNC machining, automation, and data-driven process control. We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong manufacturing engineering leader to design and lead this transformation. This is not a maintenance role—this is a build and modernization mandate. The right candidate will bring deep expertise in CNC programming, machining processes, and automation, along with the leadership capability to elevate our engineering function and shop floor performance
Requirements
- 10+ years in manufacturing engineering with deep focus on CNC machining
- Proven expertise in multi-axis CNC programming and machining processes
- Hands-on experience with CAM systems (e.g., Mastercam, NX, Fusion 360, or similar)
- Experience implementing or supporting automation solutions in a machining environment
- Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, cutting strategies, and cycle time optimization
- Experience with CMM and/or in-process inspection technologies
- Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, and cost in a manufacturing setting
Nice To Haves
- Experience modernizing or transforming a legacy manufacturing environment
- Exposure to robotics, pallet systems, or lights-out machining
- Experience building or leading engineering teams
- Background in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the modernization of CNC machining processes across the facility
- Develop and implement advanced CNC programming standards (multi-axis, high-efficiency machining)
- Define and execute an automation roadmap, including: Robotics / cobots Palletized systems (e.g., Fastems-type solutions) Lights-out / unattended machining
- Drive integration of CMM, in-process probing, and automated inspection systems
- Establish scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes that improve: Throughput Quality Cost efficiency
- Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, including CNC programmers and process engineers
- Partner with operations leadership on capital equipment strategy and investment decisions
- Implement data-driven manufacturing practices (SPC, process monitoring, continuous improvement systems)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus tied to operational improvements
- Full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
