MANUFACTURING ENGINEER TECHNICIAN

This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing or CAD model through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release. This is NOT a programming-only role and NOT an engineering-only role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. CNC Programming & Process Development — create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, develop machining strategies, convert drawings and models into production-ready programs, select tooling and machining processes, optimize cycle times and efficiency
2. Setup, Prove-Out & Production Release — perform machine setups, run first articles, prove out new programs, validate dimensions and tolerances, troubleshoot machining issues, release jobs into production
3. Manufacturing Support — provide technical support to machinists, support engineering changes, troubleshoot production challenges, improve manufacturing processes
Required Qualifications: CNC programming experience, CAD/CAM experience, setup experience, first article experience, blueprint reading, troubleshooting ability, production support experience