Manufacturing Process Engineer
On-siteHuntersville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage efficiency of CNC machine systems and standard components by driving spindle time optimization across turning, milling, and multi-axis machining cells. Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and capacity modeling to identify improvement opportunities while continuously improving machine scheduling practices using SAP. Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework, and non-conformances, then develop and execute a structured improvement roadmap between audit cycles. Define and enforce setup standards, analyze machine downtime, and partner with CNC programmers on CAM strategy improvements. Author and maintain Factory Standards, work instructions, BOPs, and control plans, ensuring annual instruction plans remain current and compliant. Support welding process development and contribute to process improvements in secondary operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
- 3 - 8 years of progressive experience in a precision CNC machining environment
- Experience in machining process improvement
- Direct experience with SAP production modules
- Hands-on experience with tool management systems
- Experience leading Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping sessions, and 5S programs in a machining or fabrication environment
- CAD/CAM proficiency with Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent software
- Familiarity with GD&T precision measurement techniques, and CMM-based inspection processes as they apply to machined components
- OEE measurement and analysis
- Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen event facilitation, 5S/6S workplace organization, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
- Experience with DMAIC methodology, statistical process control (SPC) and control charts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and structured root cause analysis
- Experience with Factory Standards, BOP's, control plans, and process documentation
- Practitioner mindset
- Independent and balanced perspective
- ownership
- willingness to learn adjacent processes and grow the role over time
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