What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Lakeside Recruiting Solutions?
Manufacturing Process Engineer
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be an integral part of ensuring the facility runs smoothly by developing, configuring, and optimizing processes and procedures. This position will work closely with the CAM Programmer, CNC Machinist and Continuous Improvement Manager and will be responsible for developing and proving-out machining processes, programming directly at the machine, and training operators on large turning equipment.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members
- Develop and prove-out machining processes for rotating disk, butterfly, and large EPV valve components
- Create and modify CNC programs directly at the machine (G-code or conversational programming)
- Set up and run large turning equipment (vertical and horizontal lathes)
- Machine large-diameter cast components, including sealing and critical surfaces
- Optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and work holding for variable casting conditions
- Develop work instructions, setup sheets, and standard processes
- Train machinists on setup, program edits, and process understanding
- Support new product introduction and transition to repeatable production
- Drive improvements in setup reduction, throughput, and process consistency
- Manage tool vending and Tool Boss database
- Assist with program management at the machine and file server level
- Assist with fixture build/modification projects: drawing creation, spreadsheet management, and material purchase
- Plan, organize and implement procedures and systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality
- Create part numbers & bill of materials, consolidating and rationalizing of fasteners
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- 5 years machining experience, turning focused, in addition to manual CNC programming.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Office suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000