What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer (process development) position at SoloPoint Solutions?
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering preferred but not required if experience clearly demonstrates true engineering-level capability
- 10 years developing machining and processing plans for complex, high-difficulty metallic components
- Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred with extensive, hands-on experience machining hardened metals, including:
- Tough and hard steels
- Titanium
- Deep understanding of post-machining processes, such as:
- Heat treating
- Plating
- Surface treatments and their effects on material properties and performance
- Demonstrated mastery of machining methods—not surface-level familiarity, Strong knowledge of:
- CNC machining techniques
- Tooling strategies
- Machine selection
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specifications
- Practical, long-tenure experience (“seen it, done it” background)
- Comfortable and motivated as a senior individual contributor (not seeking people management)
- Familiarity with heavy CNC machining environments and build-to-print work
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required (federal contracts)
- No security clearance required