CNC Process Engineering Manager

We’re seeking a hands-on CNC Process Engineering Manager to lead process development, drive technical excellence, and support continued growth in a high-precision machining environment.

This role combines leadership, advanced CNC expertise, and customer-facing impact—ideal for someone who thrives in complex, multi-axis machining and wants to influence both operations and business development.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of process engineers supporting CNC milling (up to 5-axis), Swiss, and mill-turn operations

• Own process development from quoting through production: tooling, workholding, programming, and optimization

• Create and troubleshoot CNC programs (Mastercam, PartMaker, or similar)

• Partner with sales to support quoting, win new business, and deliver technical presentations to customers

• Drive continuous improvement across quality, cycle time, and cost

• Collaborate with inspection, production, and customers to ensure precision and performance standards are met

What You Bring:

• Strong background in multi-axis CNC machining (5-axis, Swiss, mill-turn)

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams in a machining environment

• Deep expertise in CAD/CAM (Mastercam, PartMaker, SolidWorks)

• Ability to interpret complex prints/models and translate into efficient processes

• Experience with quoting, process development, and customer interaction

• Solid understanding of metrology, SPC, and secondary processes (anodizing, heat treat, grinding, etc.)

Why This Role:

• High-impact position with visibility across operations and sales

• Opportunity to drive process innovation and influence growth

• Work with advanced equipment and complex, high-value parts

Please submit a resume for consideration. Contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815.  Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.