Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer – Round Tool Manufacturing

Location: Reynoldsville, PA
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6a to 2p); Other times as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing / Engineering

About Us

We are a precision manufacturing operation producing high-quality cutting tools and components for customers across a wide range of industries. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while providing a clean, well-organized, and team-oriented work environment.

We are currently seeking a Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, programming, and supporting grinding operations through the creation of CNC grinding programs, manufacturing documentation, and inspection standards. This role ensures that all technical requirements are fully prepared and optimized prior to production, enabling efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing performance.

This position serves as the critical link between engineering and production by translating design intent into executable programs, drawings, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Grinding Programming

• Create, Modify, and optimize grinding programs
• Develop automated programming methods to improve efficiency and consistency
• Troubleshoot and refine programs during production startup

Manufacturing Preparation

• Prepare production for customer demands and new product development.
• Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including CNC programs, Manufacturing drawings, Routers, Inspection requirements
• Ensure all technical data is accurate and production-ready before release

Drawings & Documentation

• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and approval drawings

Production Support

• Provide hands-on technical support to production
• Assist with troubleshooting programs and process issues
• Ensure successful launch of new jobs and process changes
• Drive automation and process improvements
• Focused on standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Autonomous Production

• Support in driving implementation of autonomous production by developing standardized processes, automated programming, and self-sustaining systems that reduce operator dependency and improve consistency

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in CNC grinding or precision manufacturing and programming knowledge of VGPro or Tool Studio
• Experience in tool manufacturing or similar high-precision environments
• Experience with AutoCAD, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, NX
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working between engineering and shop floor teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Reaching overhead or at/below shoulder level
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling to move materials, tools, or equipment, sometimes involving heavy objects.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
• Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
• Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Sponsorship will not be provided. 

Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.