Advanced Manufacturing Engineer-MFAEP2

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BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Banking Services
• Employee Product Discounts
• NRA Membership
• Service Awards

SCOPE - The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer develops, evaluates, and implements CNC machining and manufacturing automation solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This position partners with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and information technology teams to define requirements, justify investments, commission equipment, and sustain production performance across company facilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement advanced manufacturing solutions with an emphasis on CNC machining, robotics, machine tending, material handling, inspection, and integrated automation.
• Develop and optimize CNC manufacturing processes for milling, turning, and mill/turn machines, including machine selection, tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, cycle time, process capability, and standardized work.
• Program, prove out, troubleshoot, and improve CNC equipment and related controls; support safe introduction of new or revised machining processes into production.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for automated equipment, controls, sensors, safety systems, data collection, and interfaces with existing manufacturing systems.
• Lead equipment selection, factory and site acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, operator training, and production handoff.
• Gather process and business data, establish project scope, and prepare return-on-investment analyses and capital equipment proposals.
• Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve machining and automation issues and improve equipment reliability, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, information technology, suppliers, and integrators to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure CNC and automation solutions comply with applicable machine-safety requirements, company standards, and business Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Maintain technical documentation, including process specifications, equipment requirements, acceptance criteria, work instructions, risk assessments, and project records.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining and manufacturing automation.
• Hands-on experience with CNC milling, turning, and mill/turn machine tools, including setup, tooling, workholding, process prove-out, cutting-parameter optimization, and production troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing industrial automation such as robotics, machine tending, automated material handling, vision systems, or in-process inspection.
• Working knowledge of CNC controls and programming; experience with CAD/CAM software and G-code is required.
• Knowledge of controls, sensors, industrial communications, machine safety, and integration with manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of inline manufacturing inspection technologies, including machine probing, vision systems, automated gauging, in-process measurement, data collection, and closed-loop process control.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects from requirements and justification through commissioning and production handoff.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, process capability, and design for manufacturability.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to create clear specifications, reports, work instructions, and presentations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, process data, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with project-management and manufacturing data-analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively with cross-functional teams and external integrators, and support implementation activities at company facilities.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in various operational areas and travel occasionally to support business operations and professional development needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

• Able to work in a CNC machining and manufacturing environment for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised 10/026/2026