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Manufacturing Engineering Lead (CNC Machining)

Buffalo, NY💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to drive process improvements, optimize CNC machining operations, and develop future engineering talent within a precision manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead (CNC Machining)

Builds

High-precision machined components using diverse CNC technologies

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Aerospace & Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CNC machining expertise, CAD/CAM programming, process optimization, root cause problem-solving, tooling and fixturing knowledge, troubleshooting in production environments

Preferred skills

Technical leadership and mentoring, capital equipment planning, manufacturing risk assessment, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, experience in aerospace/defense/regulated industries

Technologies

CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, EDM, multi-tasking machines

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers; Serve as technical expert for machining strategy and continuous improvement; Drive process improvements for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost; Provide hands-on support via CAD/CAM programming and troubleshooting; Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve technical challenges; Develop employee training plans and coaching; Lead root cause investigations and risk reduction efforts; Support capital equipment planning and long-term manufacturing strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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