Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and machining expertise to drive process optimization cycle time reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements. This is a hands-on role for an experienced master programmer who can develop standardize and optimize CNC programs across mills and lathes while improving tooling strategies setup efficiency and overall equipment performance.

You will work closely with machinists and production leadership to deliver measurable improvements in productivity quality and repeatability for tight-tolerance high-precision components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimize and standardize CNC programs (G-code and/or CAM) for lathes and milling machines
• Improve machining efficiency through cycle time reduction setup optimization and process standardization
• Serve as CNC programming SME for complex tight-tolerance components
• Implement tooling strategies to improve tool life surface finish and process stability
• Lead setup reduction initiatives through improved fixturing workflows and standardized work instructions
• Perform machine prove-outs program validation and troubleshooting on the shop floor
• Apply GD&T and blueprint interpretation to ensure manufacturability and precision
• Collaborate with machinists and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements
• Support continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) initiatives with measurable production impact
• Assist with process planning routing setup sheets and manufacturing documentation
• Support adoption of automation pallet systems and manufacturing technology improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• 7 years of CNC machining experience with significant programming responsibility
• Expert-level CNC programming skills (G-code and/or CAM systems)
• Strong experience with lathes and/or milling machines in production environments
• Proven success improving cycle time setup reduction or machining efficiency
• Experience machining stainless steel brass and high-performance alloys (e.g. Alloy 20 Hastelloy Duplex or similar)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and technical blueprint interpretation
• Experience with tooling selection machining strategies and fixture design
• Hands-on background in tight-tolerance high-precision manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset

Preferred Experience

• CAM systems (advanced user) for CNC program development and optimization
• Automation pallet systems or lights-out manufacturing environments
• ERP systems (Syteline or similar)
• Experience in aerospace medical device oil & gas power generation or precision machining industries
• Demonstrated success leading measurable manufacturing improvements (OEE cycle time tool life setup reduction)

Work Environment & Requirements

• On-site role in a manufacturing/shop-floor environment (Bethlehem PA 18020)
• Regular daily interaction with production and machining teams is required
• Ability to safely navigate a manufacturing facility and perform occasional physical tasks (lifting up to 25 lbs bending stooping)
• Consistent attendance and reliability are essential

Location Preference

Candidates located in or near the Lehigh Valley region (Bethlehem Allentown Easton and surrounding areas) are strongly preferred due to the on-site nature of the role and lack of relocation support.