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…