What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Manufacturing Engineer position at Nobel Biocare?
Job Description
The CNC Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining CNC machining processes to support high-precision, high-volume production. The role involves CAD/CAM programming, tooling engineering, equipment capability analysis, and continuous improvement. The Engineer collaborates with Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot machining challenges, introduce new technologies, and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Programming Engineering
Job Requirements:
Target Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$83,400 - $118,200
Operating Company
Nobel Biocare
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
The CNC Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining CNC machining processes to support high-precision, high-volume production. The role involves CAD/CAM programming, tooling engineering, equipment capability analysis, and continuous improvement. The Engineer collaborates with Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot machining challenges, introduce new technologies, and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Programming Engineering
- Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs using CAD/CAM software.
- Evaluate manufacturability using engineering drawings, GD&T, materials, and machine capability.
- Define machining strategies, toolpaths, and process parameters for first-article and production machining.
- Support production scale-up through robust process design and improvement.
- Identify, specify, and source advanced tooling solutions to improve accuracy, repeatability, and tool life.
- Support commissioning of new CNC equipment and ensure production readiness.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to resolve complex equipment or performance issues through root cause analysis.
- Analyze machining performance to reduce cycle time, improve throughput, and stabilize processes.
- Provide hands-on support during setups, transitions, and troubleshooting.
- Lead initiatives that improve quality, reduce scrap, and increase equipment efficiency.
- Train Operators and Leads on new processes, tooling, and program changes.
- Work with Supervisors, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve machining challenges.
- Support quality, regulatory, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Job Requirements:
- 4–6 years in high-precision, high-volume CNC manufacturing.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline; extensive equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
- Demonstrated experience in CNC programming, process development, and first-article qualification.
- Work experience and knowledge of medical device or other highly regulated industry required
- Strong CNC programming and machining process development experience.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Proficiency with machining calculations, precision measurement, and equipment capability analysis.
- Knowledge of CNC machine mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software (PartMaker, TB-Deco, Esprit, NX, TeamCenter is a plus).
- AutoCAD or Solidworks experience preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot, stabilize, and restore CNC equipment to specification.
- Skilled in optimizing existing CNC programs and developing robust new programs.
- Effective in improving efficiency through engineering analysis and process improvement.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a fast-paced technical environment.
Target Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$83,400 - $118,200
Operating Company
Nobel Biocare
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
Salary : $83,400 - $118,200