$95,000–$120,000 Per Year
Blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Support, Strategic Planning, Technical Support
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Shift Availability: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available
Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 annually
Key Role Information: Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technician (MET) to support CNC programming, setup, process development, troubleshooting, first article validation, and production support. This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing or CAD model through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release. This is not a programming-only role and not an engineering-only role.
CNC Programming & Process Development
- Create CNC programs using CAD/CAM software
- Develop machining strategies
- Convert drawings and models into production-ready programs
- Select tooling and machining processes
- Optimize cycle times and efficiency
Setup, Prove-Out & Production Release
- Perform machine setups
- Run first articles and prove out new programs
- Validate dimensions and tolerances
- Troubleshoot machining issues
- Release jobs into production
Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical support to machinists
- Support engineering changes
- Troubleshoot production challenges
- Improve manufacturing processes
Qualifications
- CNC programming experience
- CAD/CAM experience
- Setup experience
- First article experience
- Blueprint reading
- Troubleshooting ability
- Production support experience