Project Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing & CNC Machining
Industry: Precision Manufacturing / Metal Cutting / CNC Machining
Travel: Up to 50%, including domestic and occasional international travel
Position Overview
Our client, a global leader in advanced manufacturing and metal cutting solutions, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead manufacturing process development, industrialization, and process optimization initiatives.
This highly technical, customer-facing engineering position combines advanced CAD/CAM programming, CNC machining expertise, manufacturing process development, and project leadership to deliver innovative, production-ready manufacturing solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on machining background, experience developing manufacturing processes from concept through production, and the ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges while collaborating with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Process Development: Design, develop, and implement complete manufacturing processes from initial concept through production launch.
- CAD/CAM Programming: Develop and optimize CNC programs, machining strategies, and manufacturing processes utilizing advanced CAD/CAM software.
- Advanced Machining: Apply expertise in multi-axis CNC machining, cutting tools, workholding, and machining methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs.
- Technical Project Leadership: Lead engineering projects from initial evaluation and planning through implementation, validation, and production readiness.
- Customer Collaboration: Work directly with manufacturing customers to evaluate production challenges, recommend technical solutions, and support successful implementation.
- Engineering Analysis: Utilize manufacturing data, technical evaluations, and performance metrics to validate processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, applications, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deliver comprehensive manufacturing solutions.
- Safety & Quality: Ensure manufacturing processes and solutions meet applicable safety, quality, and operational standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, CNC programming, or a related technical manufacturing discipline.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing manufacturing processes from concept through production.
- Strong proficiency with CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining, including experience with multi-axis machining applications.
- Hands-on understanding of metal cutting, machining processes, cutting tools, and manufacturing equipment.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Strong project management, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal technical teams.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 50%, including occasional international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing complete machining solutions for complex manufactured components.
- Knowledge of advanced machining strategies, tooling selection, workholding, and process validation.
- Experience supporting manufacturing process industrialization, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with high-precision manufacturing environments and complex CNC machining applications.
- Experience working directly with customers in a technical engineering or manufacturing consulting capacity.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a well-established global organization recognized for advanced manufacturing technology and engineering expertise.
- Work on challenging, high-impact manufacturing projects across a variety of industries.
- Utilize advanced CNC machining technologies, CAD/CAM systems, and innovative manufacturing solutions.
- Collaborate with experienced technical professionals and manufacturing customers.
- Play a key role in developing manufacturing processes that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Enjoy a technically challenging position combining hands-on engineering, project leadership, and customer interaction.
Travel Requirements: Approximately 50% travel, including domestic and occasional international travel.