Manufacturing Engineer / Programmer

This is a senior technical leadership and ownership role dedicated to driving excellence across precision CNC manufacturing, advanced multi-axis programming, and end-to-end workflow execution.

The successful candidate coordinates the complete interface between manufacturing and all support groups to establish the most efficient sequence of operations, along with the most economical methods of manufacturing and tooling. Acting as a critical bridge between design, engineering, and support teams, you will translate complex technical specifications and CAD/CAM data into production-ready, highly efficient processes.

Responsibilities span the entire product lifecycle: developing and maintaining robust CNC programming with clear, concise operator instructions; supporting new product introduction (NPI); updating legacy programs and instructions to current standards; and scaling operations from prototype through full production runs. Operating with full technical ownership at both workstation and machine level, you will set up, program, and operate multi-axis CNC milling centers (3-, 4-, and 5-axis) and multi-axis turning centers with live tooling, setup documentation, and perform complex machine shop work. Furthermore, you will serve as a subject matter expert and technical mentor, providing proactive guidance on manufacturability, risk mitigation, and process standardization while fostering continuous improvement across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times by consistently following safe work procedures for your position, as well as all safety procedures required at your worksite. Promptly report all incidents and safety issues to your supervisor.

• Support New Product Development projects by creating and optimizing machining processes, programs, tooling, fixturing, and documentation.

• Support Manufacturing with process improvements to programs, tooling, fixtures, and other optimizations.

• Training and mentoring of CNC technical staff.

• Research new manufacturing processes as they relate to jewelry, machining, automation, and tooling.

Required Qualifications

10+ years’ experience with a strong CNC machining background. Experience with machining process design. Programming, Fixturing, Tooling, Documentation, Inspection, and Training.

Experience with Milling 3 ,4, and 5 axis. Set-up, programming, and operation.

Experience with Multi axis turning centers. Set-up, programming, and operation.

Expertise in CAM programming. Mastercam preferred.

Experience with CAD software. SolidWorks preferred.

Experience with Fanuc / Siemens Control.

Experience with micromachining.

Expertise with metrology and GD&T.