CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer (Machining & Tooling)

Shape how parts are made at Dynamic Manufacturing

As a CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer at Dynamic Manufacturing, you will be the technical driver in our CNC Machining/Tooling department. Your mission: elevate product quality, productivity, and operational flow, compress lead times, and lower total cost. You will coach operators, standardize best practices, and champion continuous improvement and innovation across the floor.

A day in the life

• Walk the floor to confirm machines are running at optimal efficiencies; remove bottlenecks and address yield drag.
• Quote and estimate cycle times directly from prints or CAD models to inform planning and commitments.
• Tune set-ups and CNC programs to improve yields and minimize cycle times.
• Meet with Quality to align on inspection frequency and in-process checks.
• Develop the flow of operations from raw to finished part, including job travelers and worksheet routers.
• Communicate work-in-progress status and risks; notify leadership of any schedule exposure ahead of agreed deadlines.
• Maintain clear performance measurements and robust SOPs.
• Increase throughput while reducing scrap by applying TPM, Setup Reduction, and Kaizen methods.
• Evaluate and recommend new process equipment, techniques, and methods.
• Promote and model all company safety rules and requirements.

Core responsibilities

• Design and select tooling, fixtures, and gauges to deliver quality parts from CNC mills and lathes.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using modern CAD/CAM software and/or shop-floor programming at the control.
• Verify conformance using micrometers, indicators, height/depth gauges, comparators, and calipers.
• Recommend and validate new cutting tools as required.
• Create clear setup sheets and work procedures for machinists.
• Optimize setup times, cycle times, and product flow through the shop.
• Analyze and refine workflow and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and material movement.
• Recommend additional machines to support business growth.
• Build maintenance/upgrade programs to keep machinery running reliably and effectively.
• Balance competing priorities and tight deadlines to achieve high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with designers and engineers; propose design-for-machinability improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area using 5S principles.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully; treat colleagues with dignity, respect, and fairness; maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on machine shop background with 5–10 years of progressive CNC machining experience.
• Proficiency with lathes and mills.
• CNC programming expertise in a CAD/CAM environment; confident with shop-floor programming and edits.
• Depth in advanced machining concepts and current machining technologies.
• Experience with capacity planning and scheduling trade-offs.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and functions.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills—positive, energetic, and collaborative with a diverse workforce.
• Sharp problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Experience with TPM, Setup Reduction, and Kaizen.
• Knowledge of Quality Control practices, including basic GD&T and SPC, and in-process inspection.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and press tooling (pierce, blank, form tools) desired.
• Experience with ERP/MRP II systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

How we work

You’ll thrive by combining hands-on problem solving with structured standards: you will build SOPs and metrics, foster teamwork on the floor, and keep safety at the forefront while driving measurable improvements in OEE, lead time, and cost.

This description outlines the core nature and level of work for this role, but we evolve as our customers and technology evolve—so adaptability is key.