PIE Engineer
Core
Optimize manufacturing cycle times and shop costs by determining work process routing, creating VMC programs, and managing tooling/fixtures for production.
Role type
Process Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing processes, work instructions, SOPs, and tooling solutions for shop floor operations.
Domain
Manufacturing / CNC Machining / Tooling Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC machinery operation, VMC programming (manual and CAM), precision measurement tools, CMM basics, SolidWorks, Mastercam, Microsoft Office, process routing optimization, cost reduction analysis, quality directive implementation, tooling validation, standard work method creation.
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving, waste minimization, shop floor discipline management.
Technologies
SolidWorks, Mastercam, Microsoft Office, Outlook, CMM, VMC, CNC
Responsibilities
Determine safe and efficient work process routing to minimize cycle time and cost; create and modify VMC programs and set up FAI for new products; operate CNC machinery and precision measurement tools; generate and update CNC process specifications and work instructions; analyze manufacturing practices to reduce costs and variability; support quality directives and MRB activities to resolve engineering issues; validate tools and fixtures with trial runs and maintain tooling history; lead continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level
