South Bay Solutions is looking to solve the problem of balancing day-to-day production support with long-term strategic initiatives in process improvement and customer satisfaction in a high-mix, precision contract manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Expertise in CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Solidworks, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining (lathe, multi-axis), tooling, and GD&T.
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control.
- CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience.
- Knowledge of lean and best practices.
- Experience with CAD design and simulation tools.
Responsibilities
- Ensure CNC programs, tooling, and setup documentation are delivered to production on time.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for machinists, operators, and supervisors.
- Standardize programming practices, feeds/speeds, and setup strategies to reduce downtime.
- Oversee fixture design, tooling strategies, and engineering change requests to support high-mix jobs.
- Implement and maintain standardized programming libraries, setup sheets, and fixture documentation.
- Validate and optimize new CNC programs through simulation and on-machine prove-outs.
- Drive reduction in setup time, cycle time, and scrap by applying lean and best practices.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10+ years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience.
- 3–5+ years of leadership experience in a contract manufacturing, job shop, or precision machining environment.
- Hands-on leader with a balance of production support and strategic vision.
- Excellent communication skills across shop floor, leadership, and customers.
