What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer position at NE-XT USA?
Build What’s Next: A Day in the Life
You start your morning reviewing cycle-time data from a 5-axis VMC, validate a new toolpath in VERICUT, then huddle with quality engineers, QA, setup personnel, and machinists to align on today’s production priorities. By midday, you’ve optimized fixturing for a multi-axis mill-turn, coached operators on probing and macro programming, and documented updates to setup sheets. The afternoon brings DFM feedback with design engineering on a new release, followed by a quick Kaizen to squeeze waste out of a critical workflow—all while keeping safety, environmental, and regulatory standards front and center.
What You’ll Do- Develop and implement robust CNC machining processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multi-axis equipment.
- Create, refine, and validate CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms, ensuring they meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Analyze end-to-end workflows to boost throughput, cut cycle times, and eliminate waste.
- Partner with design engineers to drive manufacturability (DFM) early in the design phase.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Evaluate and select CNC machines, tooling, and technologies appropriate for NPI ramps.
- Author and maintain process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, and SOPs.
- Train and mentor machinists and operators on best practices, probing, macros, and quality standards.
- Champion Lean initiatives—5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen—to enable continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- 5 years in CNC machining and process engineering.
- Hands-on CNC programming, setup, and operation, including probing and macro programming.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, Siemens NX CAD/CAM) and verification with VERICUT.
- Deep experience in multi-axis machining: 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills, plus multi-axis mill-turn lathes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer standards.
- Strong command of GD&T (Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
- Extensive use of metrology and measurement systems.
- Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and process optimization experience.
- Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Clear communicator and effective collaborator across functions.
- Bachelor’s in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
- ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor preferred).
- GD&T
- CNC Programming
- Process Engineering
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Okuma, Makino, DMG Mori Seiki, Fanuc
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Haas, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki
- CNC Swiss Lathe: Tsugami
- CAD: SolidWorks, Siemens NX (NX CAD)
- CAM: Esprit, Siemens NX
- CNC Mill (5 axis VMC): Okuma, Fanuc, DMG Mori Seiki, Haas
- CNC Lathe (5 axis): Okuma, Index, DMG Mori Seiki
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000