South Bay Solutions is looking to improve its CNC programming and manufacturing engineering processes in a high-mix, precision contract manufacturing environment. The goal is to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and competitiveness through scalable systems, standardization, and continuous improvement.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with manufacturability reviews and process development.
Other
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers.
- Balance priorities between urgent shop-floor support and strategic engineering projects.
- Promote collaboration across Production, Quality, and Planning teams to align on company goals.
- Build a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Sales and Estimating to provide technical input for quotations and lead times.
- Represent engineering in customer audits, technical meetings, and program reviews.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to customers to reduce cost and lead time.
- Report key metrics and project status to leadership and stakeholders.
- Hands-on leader with a balance of production support and strategic vision.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time pressure.
- Excellent communication skills across shop floor, leadership, and customers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
