Senior CNC Machining Engineer
Rehlko•Hattiesburg, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing engineer with real CNC machining expertise to lead process improvements, capital projects, and technical problem-solving on our machining floor. This role is the go-to technical resource for CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and related manufacturing systems — diagnosing issues, optimizing processes, and leading projects from concept through launch. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a focus on machined components and assemblies
- Hands-on CNC machining expertise, including fluency in G-code and M-code
- Experience processing parts — sequencing operations to consistently produce quality results, not just running the machine
- Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures, gauging, and manufacturing systems, with a track record of solving complex process problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and suppliers
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to lead engineering or capital projects (machine replacements, capacity increases, cost-out initiatives)
- CAM software experience (MasterCAM, GibbsCAM, or similar)
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or RCCA background
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on technical expertise across CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, honing, and broaching — including troubleshooting issues that affect safety, quality, delivery, or cost
- Establish and optimize process parameters (speeds/feeds, tool life, coolant, work-holding, tooling strategy) and own equipment, tooling, fixture, and gauging processes
- Lead capital and engineering projects from scope through installation, commissioning, and final acceptance, including procurement, RFQs, and ROI analyses
- Serve as the plant's subject matter expert on machining technology, mentoring engineers and technicians and driving cross-functional problem-solving
- Lead continuous improvement efforts — cost reduction, waste elimination, and root-cause corrective action
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
- health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
