Miba is one of the leading strategic partners to the international engine and automotive industry.
The CNC Programming Manufacturing Engineer leads a cross-functional team to develop, implement, and optimize CNC programs for machining operations. This role requires advanced knowledge of machining processes, materials, tooling, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and CAD models. The engineer collaborates closely with design engineers and machinists to ensure programs meet specifications and quality standards.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting CNC programming issues, conducting test runs and simulations, and continuously improving machining processes for productivity and cycle time reduction. The position also involves identifying improvement opportunities, managing projects, developing proposals, conducting studies, and focusing on process automation and cost reduction.
CNC Programming Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities
Summary of Position Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimize safe, efficient manufacturing processes for machining components.
- Create CNC programs for complex parts (up to 5-axis machining and turning centers) and support validation activities.
- Prepare manufacturing documentation: operation specs, SOPs, work instructions, setup drawings, tool specs, cycle time, and rate sheets.
- Provide technical support for CNC production operations and personnel.
- Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis for operational issues (safety, quality, efficiency, cost, bottlenecks).
- Support manufacturing quality control and ISO certification compliance.
- Investigate and justify purchases of new software, machinery, tooling, and equipment to ensure use of latest technology.
- Drive product cost reduction through process improvements, design, technology, and make/buy decisions.
- Lead and recommend value engineering for manufacturability and cost reduction.
- Support and conduct continuous improvement (CI) activities for site performance.
- Resolve complex technical manufacturing problems.
- Collaborate with design engineers and machinists to ensure program quality and specifications.
Requirements
Summary of Qualifications:
- BS degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent experience
- Leadership skills for cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of CNC tooling, machining (up to 5-axis), and turning operations
- Expertise in offline CNC programming, machining simulation, and cutting tool technologies
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
- Proven track record in cost reduction, quality, throughput, and automation projects
- Proficient in blueprint/CAD reading, GD&T, NC programming (G-Code), Edge CAM, CAD, SolidWorks
- Data analysis capability
- Self-motivated, efficient team player with multitasking ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards
- Understanding of operational systems and best practices
- Proficient in MS Office and general computer skills
- Willingness to travel (up to 15%)
- Positive attitude, problem-solving skills, strong team collaboration
- US citizenship or lawful permanent residency required - Sponsorship is not available
At Miba, we believe that diversity generates and drives innovation. That's why we live fairness and equal opportunity and welcome people with diversity in terms of different origin, culture, religion, gender, age, impairment and sexual orientation.