What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Manufacturing Engineer Technician position at EdHike?
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Shift Availability: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Available
Key Role Information
Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technician
(MET) to support CNC programming, setup, process development,
troubleshooting, first article validation, and production support.
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.
Responsibilities
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
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
Manufacturing Support
Provide technical support to machinists
Support engineering changes
Troubleshoot production challenges
Improve manufacturing processes
Qualifications
CNC programming experience
CAD/CAM experience
Setup experience
First article experience
Blueprint reading
Troubleshooting ability
Production support experience