Design & Manufacturing Engineer – CNC / DFM

Develop and validate machining strategies for complex components

Generate or verify CAM toolpaths using Mastercam or comparable CAM software

Select appropriate tooling and cutting strategies

Determine feeds, speeds, setup requirements, and machining sequences

Support machining feasibility and process prove-outs

Optimize cycle times without compromising dimensional or quality requirements

Develop manufacturing routings and operation sequences

Create tool lists, setup documentation, and operation instructions

Establish standardized machining strategies, feeds, speeds, and tooling practices

Improve manufacturing consistency, repeatability, and cycle-time efficiency

This is a hands-on engineering role .

You'll work directly with CNC programmers, machinists, and Quality to:

Troubleshoot machining and manufacturing issues

Solve dimensional and quality problems

Optimize setups and machining strategies

Reduce scrap and rework

Improve cycle times

Perform root-cause analysis

Implement permanent corrective solutions

Provide engineering support during the quoting process

Estimate machining cycle times and setup requirements

Evaluate tooling requirements and costs

Assess material utilization and yield

Determine manufacturing complexity and feasibility

Help ensure new work is quoted using realistic production assumptions

3–5+ years of relevant mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or machining-support experience

Strong SolidWorks capabilities

Strong understanding of mechanical design and DFM principles

Practical knowledge of CNC milling and turning

Understanding of machining setups, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting mechanics

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

Strong understanding of GD&T

CAM programming or toolpath experience

Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, machinists, Quality, suppliers, and customers

Mastercam experience is strongly preferred.

Comparable experience may include:

Fusion 360

SolidWorks CAM

Esprit

GibbsCAM

Similar CNC/CAM platforms

We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:

Precision CNC Machining

Custom Manufacturing

Aerospace Manufacturing

Automotive Manufacturing

Industrial Equipment

Machine Shops

Tool & Die

Engineered Components

High-Mix / Low-Volume Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Experience combining precision machining with sheet metal fabrication or welding is an additional asset.

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

However, we're equally interested in strong candidates who have developed their expertise through a combination of:

CNC machining experience

Technical education

Trade certification

Mechanical design

CAM programming

Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience

We're looking for capability, not simply credentials .

You'll likely be successful if you:

Enjoy both mechanical design and hands-on manufacturing

Think about how a component will actually be machined while you're designing it

Can communicate effectively with both engineers and machinists

Enjoy solving difficult manufacturing problems

Understand that a good CAD model isn't necessarily a manufacturable design

Are comfortable moving between SolidWorks, CAM, engineering drawings, and the shop floor

Take ownership of problems and work through them until they're solved

$35–$40/hour , based on experience

Full-time permanent position

Monday–Friday day shift

Comprehensive benefits

Work across both design engineering and advanced manufacturing

Direct exposure to complex precision-machined projects

Opportunity to influence projects from design through production

Work closely with experienced CNC machinists and engineering professionals

Variety of technically challenging customer projects

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Company events

On-site parking

If you're a Design or Manufacturing Engineer who understands CNC machining , or a strong machining professional who has developed serious engineering and SolidWorks capabilities, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more.