Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sr. ME)

Position Summary:

• Seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining within the automotive industry.


• This role is responsible for optimizing machining processes, improving throughput and quality, and leading CNC programming and process development initiatives across production lines.


• The ideal candidate is a hands-on, 'working' engineer capable of troubleshooting, programming, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize machining processes to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.


• Develop, modify, and validate CNC programs for lathes and milling machines (vertical and horizontal). Lead toolpath development and cutting strategy optimization for automotive components.


• Identify and implement optimal tooling, inserts, and workholding solutions.


• Troubleshoot machining issues including cycle time, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.


• Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk) and first-piece validation.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.


• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards.


• Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.


• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in automotive manufacturing.


• Expertise in CNC lathes and milling machines (Fuji, Mori Seiki preferred).


• Proficiency in CAM software (Mastercam or similar) and AutoCAD.


• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups.


• Experience with CMMs, Zoller tool presetters, and measurement systems.


• Knowledge of carbide tooling, inserts, and tool holders.


• Experience with fixtures (hydraulic and pneumatic) and workholding design.


• Strong knowledge of SPC, capability studies, and process control.


• Hands-on troubleshooting and shop floor support experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-volume automotive production environments.


• Background in multi-axis machining.


• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.


• Six Sigma or Lean certification.


• Experience leading process improvement projects.