What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Milling/Machining position at Zobility?
Major Responsibilities:
- Leads CNC milling process development and machining application optimization, driving improvements in capability, quality, competitiveness, and overall performance
- Leads tube forming, assembly, and secondary process development, enhancing process stability, efficiency, and manufacturability
- Owns end-to-end manufacturing and quality performance within the assigned value stream
- Analyzes production and process data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for capability improvement
- Leads structured root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Partners with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve process and quality-related issues
- Provides technical manufacturing support to account managers and cross-functional stakeholders
- Conducts internal process audits and supports external audit activities (e.g., ISO compliance and customer audits)
- Reviews and approves production documentation including work instructions, control plans, and process documentation
- Supports new product introductions (NPI), process validation, and APQP activities
- Trains production teams on process standards, quality expectations, and best practices
- Actively supports mission, vision, Code of Conduct, and Process-Based Leadership guidelines
- Actively supports 5S and Safety programs across manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in CNC milling applications, including process development, tooling, and machining problem solving
- Proven experience applying quality system requirements and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to support product and process launches
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality engineering environment
- Strong working knowledge of quality and manufacturing tools (Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred
- Proficient with MS Office products
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
- Strong commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving
- Experience in thermal systems, heat transfer, or precision manufacturing environments is a plus