Engineer I (CNC)

• Competitive Salary
• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

GET TO KNOW US: 

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow.  FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider.  We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings.  We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The CNC Engineer ensures operational efficiency by overseeing machine health, optimizing tooling and fixturing, and maintaining strict process compliance. This role acts as the technical bridge between production needs and maintenance execution, managing both internal tasks and external service providers to minimize quality rejections and maximize throughput.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Monitor production to ensure correct tooling and fixtures are utilized and provide technical support to upgrade tooling strategies for higher output 
• Audit and verify that Work Instructions (WI) and manufacturing processes are being followed accurately across the CNC departments 
• Act as the technical lead when machines are down to prioritize maintenance technicians and ensure a rapid return-to-service 
• Maintain a detailed status log of all equipment awaiting repair, tracking the progress of internal work and the availability of parts 
• Manage the scheduling and completion of all Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks performed by the maintenance team 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external repair shops and OEM technicians, coordinating their arrival and supervising their on-site work 
• Participate as a core member of the troubleshooting team to solve scrap and quality issues, using root-cause analysis to implement permanent fixes 
• Partner with Quality Engineering to validate process capability and reduce defects 
• Implement engineering controls, guarding improvements, and ergonomic solutions to ensure a safe working environment 
• Conduct time studies and apply Lean principles to simplify workflows and reduce machine changeover times 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical education and 3 years of experience in CNC environments 
• Strong understanding of CNC equipment capabilities and tooling requirements to troubleshoot process failures 
• Proven experience in Six Sigma, 6S, and Lean Manufacturing 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for tracking logs and SolidWorks for design collaboration 
• Exceptional communication skills for reporting repair statuses and coordinating with external vendors 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching 
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reach with hands and arms 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds 
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate shades and color to identify defects 
• Fast-paced environment focused on machine uptime and high-volume production 
• Low noise levels in an office environment with occasional moderate noise levels and working near moving mechanical parts on the shop floor 
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, shoes, and ear protection

CULTURE: 

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology.  Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers.  Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

FM Industries Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
•  INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!