Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 3+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field; or High School Diploma / GED with 4 years manufacturing experience

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Lead Manufacturing Engineer for CMC Conventional Machining responsible for developing, industrializing, and scaling machining processes for ceramic matrix composite components used in aerospace applications; collaborates across design, materials, quality, and procurement; drives process qualification and lifecycle improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead scale-up of CMC machining processes to full-rate production
Develop robust machining parameters
Maintain process routings and standard work
Qualify processes and FAIs
Coordinate with design, materials, quality, and sourcing

Technical Overview

Focus on CNC machining, Siemens/Fanuc controls, non-contact metrology (GOM/Blue Light), NC programming, CAM/CAM, FAIs, and process qualification; strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and producibility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior manufacturing engineer with 3+ years’ experience in CMC conventional machining or aerospace manufacturing, capable of scaling machining processes, performing FAIs, and leading cross-functional teams across design, materials, quality, and sourcing.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or universityMinimum of 3 years manufacturing experienceCNC machining experienceSiemens and Fanuc CNC controls experienceGOM/Blue Light Inspection or non-contact metrologyExperience in ceramics or composites manufacturingAbility to travel 10-20%

Nice-to-Have Skills

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltExperience in supplier development or supplier inspection oversightMBD/NC programming experienceCAD/CAM integration experience

Tools & Platforms

Siemens CNC controlsFanuc CNC controlsGOM/Blue Light InspectionCAM/NC programmingCAD/CAM

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field; 3+ years in manufacturing; CNC machining; Siemens and Fanuc CNC controls; GOM/Blue Light Inspection; non-contact metrology; FAIs; process qualification; NC programming; CAD/CAM; lean manufacturing; cross-functional collaboration

Hard Skills

CNC machiningGrindingMillingSiemens CNC controlsFanuc CNC controlsGOM/Blue Light InspectionNon-contact metrologyFirst Article InspectionsProcess qualificationNC programmingCAD/CAM

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationCommunicationStrategic thinking

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace

Job Function Own machining process development and industrialization for CMC components in aerospace applications

Role Subtype Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Lead Manufacturing EngineerCMC Conventional MachiningCeramic Matrix CompositeAerospaceCNC machiningSiemens CNC controlsFanuc CNC controlsGOM/Blue Light InspectionNon-contact metrologyFirst Article InspectionsFAIsProcess qualificationNC programmingCAD/CAMManufacturing engineeringLeanSix SigmaGreen BeltSupplier developmentSupplier inspection oversightCMC conventional machiningGOMBlue Light Inspection

Deal Breakers

No bachelor's degree or equivalent, No CNC machining or ceramics/composites experience, No Siemens or Fanuc CNC controls experience, Not willing to travel 10-20%, No aerospace manufacturing experience

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