Engineering Manager – CNC Machining

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing engineering team in designing, optimizing, and executing CNC machining processes for critical commercial, aerospace and defense components. This role ensures all engineering operations meet strict quality, regulatory, and production standards while driving continuous improvement and mentoring engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing and programming engineers.

• Allocate engineering resources to meet strict production schedules and project deadlines.

• Establish department goals aligned with company growth and efficiency targets.

• Understand Engineering functions and collaboration required within an organization.

Process Optimization & Technical Oversight

• Review and approve complex CNC programs, manufacturing plans, and fixture designs.

• Drive cycle time reductions through advanced tooling and high-speed machining strategies.

• Standardize machining processes across multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turns.

• Lead root-cause analysis for machining defects, structural failures, or tooling issues.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Oversee the transition of customer designs from initial RFQ to full production.

• Conduct DFM reviews to reduce manufacturing costs and ensure process capability.

• Develop manufacturing routing, bill of materials (BOM), and work instructions.

• Validate new equipment and software implementations on the production floor.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Enforce compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR regulations.

• Support internal and external audits by maintaining flawless engineering documentation.

• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to implement robust PPAP and FAI processes.

• Maintain configuration control for all engineering data, prints, and solid models.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering required.

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-precision CNC machining.

• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory or engineering management experience.

• Minimum 5 years experience within an ISO regulated industry

Technical Skills

• Expertise in CAM/CAD software, specifically Mastercam, NX, or Catia, and SolidWorks.

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.

• Proficiency in multi-axis machining, including 4-axis and 5-axis milling and mill-turn centers.

• Strong command of metallurgy, specifically machining titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for routing and bill of materials management.

Legal & Compliance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR and EAR regulations.