Description
KrisDee & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on CNC machining, process improvement, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve product, tooling, fixture, material, programming, and process issues.
- Develop CNC programs for new orders using Mastercam.
- Estimate cycle times, fixture costs, and material requirements.
- Select machines, tooling, collets, and material sizes.
- Design, build, and install machining fixtures and specialty tooling.
- Improve cycle times, quality, ROI, and overall manufacturing efficiency using lean/continuous-improvement methods.
- Review product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and profitability.
- Maintain CNC programs, tool lists, CAD/CAM files, and engineering documentation.
- Inspect and measure products using precision measuring equipment.
- Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
- Work closely with personnel throughout the organization to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- 3+ years of Mastercam CAD/CAM experience.
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- 3+ years of experience designing fixtures, identifying tooling, and determining critical features.
- Strong blueprint-reading and shop-math skills.
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Proficient with computers, including Outlook, Excel, and Internet applications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively as part of a team.
Schedule
Full-time | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Occasional weekend work may be required based on staffing and operational needs.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on manufacturing environment. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working around machinery, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. The ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
Why Join Us?
Join a team where your machining and engineering expertise directly impacts productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. You'll have the opportunity to solve challenging manufacturing problems, improve processes, and support a skilled production team.
KrisDee & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply today to become part of our manufacturing team!
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