Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Pinnacle Partners, Inc Manufacturing Engineer at Pinnacle Partners, Inc in Lexington, Kentucky Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for our esteemed client in Lexington, IN. This will be an onsite 4 day work week - 10 hour shift.

Details as below:

Duties:

Write and develop CNC programs from scratch using G-code for new parts Prototype and prove out new components before releasing to production Optimize machining processes for cycle time, quality, and efficiency Design and improve tooling, fixturing, and work holding solutions Collaborate with design engineering on new product introduction Troubleshoot machining issues directly on the shop floor Support machinists by ensuring programs are accurate and production-ready Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, efficiency, cost reduction) Maintain documentation for processes and programming standards Required Skills (Must Have): Ability to write CNC programs from scratch in G-code (critical) Strong CNC machining background (mills + lathes) Experience with multi-axis machines (beyond basic 2-3 axis) Hands-on experience proving out new parts and processes Solid understanding of tooling, fixturing, and machining fundamentals Comfortable working directly on the shop floor with machinists Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with Mazak, Okuma, Nakamura, Brother, or Swiss machines CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam, SolidWorks) Background in precision machining (tight tolerances) Experience in valve manufacturing or similar industries Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement exposure