Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer coordinates the activities of a team of manufacturing 
engineers to ensure proper alignment with business goals and requirements

Job Duties

• Leads manufacturing engineering team activities to support deliverables.

• Sets objectives and drives team performance.

• Conducts Design for Manufacturing Analysis.

• Able to conduct 90% of all ME I, II, and III tasks.

• Reviews the work of the team and approaches methodologies to identify waste reduction and/or 
process improvement opportunities.

• Interfaces with product engineering and product management to ensure team deliverables and 
work scope are aligned with design and customer expectations as well as manufacturing processing 
requirements.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert Manufacturing Engineer in a highly cross-functional environment 
with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, product management and suppliers to optimize cost 
competitiveness and manufacturability.

• Supports new product development and continuous improvement projects by providing guidance 
on manufacturing processes to determine appropriate use of technology as well as capability.

• Documents technical data generated by the assigned projects consistent with engineering policies 
and procedures.

• Leads interaction with our development partners to establish appropriate tooling and process 
equipment strategies.

• Organizes and coordinates meetings with cross functional teams to ensure operational readiness.

• Leads and coaches team through problem solving efforts.

 Supports development of existing team members and trains new team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is required. A master’s degree in 
engineering or a business discipline is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Five years of experience in an engineering position and experience in precision machining are required. 
Leadership and project management experience, as well as experience with Design for Manufacturing, 
cost reduction, and process improvement, are preferred.

Skills and Competencies

All employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, 
communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:
• Ability to plan work and use meaningful metrics to evaluate project status and provide 
performance visibility

• Ability to foster collaboration and team building

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing

• Ability to conduct basic tolerance analysis

• Able to communicate effectively and work within a team environment

• Knowledge of capital appropriation evaluation and analysis

• Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the 
application of mathematics and dimensions to create part processes.

• Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing.

• Familiarity with computer-controlled machine tools as well as conventional machine tools 
with exposure to high volume automated production equipment

• Knowledge of statistical process control

• Ability to evaluate processes to incorporate Lean tools and methodologies with 
reinforcement within the team

Tools
 

• Mastercam, Espree, Microsoft Office

Licenses/Certifications
 

• Lean Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Salary 


$105,000 / Annually


 Why work with Carolina Industrial Staffing?

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical plan enrollment options
• Accrued PTO available
• Employee referral program
• Supportive and responsive staffing team
• Access to multiple opportunities across the area
• Fast and simple application process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE
An updated resume is required to be considered. Please apply only if you meet the listed qualifications and possess the required experience. While we appreciate all interest, only those who meet the specified criteria will be contacted for further consideration.
 
Carolina Industrial Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Selection is based on qualifications, availability, and client needs.




 

This is a temp-to-hire position