Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Join our team as a Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer and play a key role in driving process excellence, quality, and innovation in a precision machining environment. You’ll leverage your expertise to lead the specification, installation, and a startup of CNC and support equipment to support new and existing product lines over several locations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Planning & Specification: Develop equipment requirements based on product/process needs. Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals. Select CNC platforms, controls, metrology systems, and supporting equipment. Installation, Commissioning & Startup: Oversee site readiness including utilities, foundations, safety, and network setup.

Lead FAT/SAT, accuracy verification, and capability checks. Coordinate daily activities with contractors and maintenance teams. Quality, Process & Compliance: Ensure equipment and processes meet GD&T, capability (Cp/Cpk), and customer requirements. Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA activities. Implement SPC, calibration, and traceability systems.

Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement: Design manufacturing layouts focusing on flow, safety, and ergonomics. Specify tooling, work holding, and process monitoring systems. Identify and execute improvement opportunities to increase OEE and reduce waste. Facilities & EHS Integration: Ensure regulatory compliance including guarding, ventilation, and noise control.

Coordinate facility support for utilities capacity, floor loading, and site modifications. Project Management & Financials: Develop equipment CAPEX requests and manage budgets. Maintain project schedules, risks, and vendor communication. Oversee Contractors and Maintenance Personnel during installations. Training, Documentation & Handover: Create SOPs, PMs, and operator/maintenance instructions.

Provide training and ensure complete production handoff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. 5–8 years CNC equipment installation and commissioning experience. Knowledge of manufacturing and metrology systems. Vendor and contractor coordination experience. Understanding of OSHA, machine safety, and LOTO.

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar process improvement certifications. APQP / PPAP experience. Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments. Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS13100 standards. Robotics / Automation exposure. Why Join Us? Work with a highly skilled team in a recognized precision machining facility.

Contribute to aerospace and defense projects with industry-leading quality standards. Opportunities for professional growth and certification.

Benefits

401(k). 401(k) matching. Dental insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health insurance. Life insurance. Paid time off. Parental leave. Referral program. Tuition reimbursement. Vision insurance. Work Location: In person