Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC (Automotive) - Contracted

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining within the automotive industry. This contracted role offers an exciting opportunity to lead manufacturing process improvements, optimize CNC operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production facility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, robotics, and process optimization, with a focus on plastics injection molding, welding, and automation. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing manufacturing efficiency, ensuring quality standards, and supporting factory-wide lean manufacturing practices. Join us to contribute to innovative automotive solutions and advance your career in a dynamic environment committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize machining processes to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
• Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal); lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components.
• Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).
• Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.
• Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.
• Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.
• Background in multi-axis machining.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.

Pay: $75.00 - $110.00 per hour

Work Location: In person