Sr. or Pr. Manufacturing Engineer, Machining
About The Position
Rennscot MFG is seeking a CNC machining expert for a senior or principal-level Manufacturing Engineer role, with the level depending on experience. The engineer will serve as a highly experienced technical resource in CNC machining, own the most technically demanding manufacturing engineering projects, help shape the long-term direction of machining capabilities, establish processes and standards, and develop teammates. The role covers multi-axis programming, tooling, fixturing, and related manufacturing engineering work. The engineer will create guidelines, workflows, and documentation frameworks, including setup documentation in ProShop ERP, to make process knowledge consistent, scalable, accessible, and transferable. In partnership with quality engineers, the engineer will improve quality through measurement strategies, in-process checks, and process controls, and help define safety standards and process guidelines. The engineer will translate customer requirements into manufacturing decisions, communicate trade-offs and outcomes to customers, partners, and internal leaders, mentor engineers, machinists, and operators, and develop improved machining methods and processes. The position is on-site in Woburn, Massachusetts. Applicants must currently live within 100 miles; relocation assistance is not provided. ITAR-related eligibility requirements apply.
Requirements
- Senior Engineer experience thresholds: 14+ years with a high school diploma, 12+ years with an associate degree, 7+ years with a bachelor's degree, 5+ years with a master's degree, or a Ph.D.
- Principal Engineer experience thresholds: 16+ years with a high school diploma, 14+ years with an associate degree, 9+ years with a bachelor's degree, 7+ years with a master's degree, or 2+ years with a Ph.D.
- Hands-on experience taking parts from prototype through full production and documenting and handing off processes so operators can run them reliably.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and dimensional quality management.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as AS9100, ISO 13485, or equivalent.
- High proficiency operating and programming multi-axis CNC machines.
- Familiarity with Haas, Okuma, and/or Heidenhain CNC controllers.
- Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required US Department of State authorizations.
- Applicants must be within a 100-mile radius of Woburn, Massachusetts.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is a plus for the Senior role and strongly preferred for the Principal role.
- Experience with Hypermill, ESPRIT, and/or Fusion 360.
Responsibilities
- Own technically demanding CNC manufacturing engineering projects, including multi-axis programming, tooling, and fixturing.
- Help set the long-term direction for the company's machining capabilities.
- Develop guidelines, workflows, and documentation frameworks that support consistent, scalable work.
- Structure setup documentation in ProShop ERP so process knowledge is captured, accessible, and transferable.
- Partner with quality engineers to improve quality through measurement strategies, in-process checks, and process controls across programming and production.
- Help define safety standards and process guidelines that protect process consistency.
- Translate customer requirements into manufacturing decisions and communicate trade-offs and outcomes with customers, partners, and internal leaders.
- Mentor engineers, machinists, and operators, helping them understand processes and solve problems independently.
- Develop improved machining methods and processes that expand the team's capabilities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
