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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Fabrication CadCam)
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STS Technical Services
West Point, MS (In Person)
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Job Description
STS Technical Services is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication CAD/CAM, in West Point, Mississippi. This role provides senior-level technical leadership on the production floor with primary ownership of CAD/CAM programming, CNC and manual machining operations, plasma cutting, press brake fabrication, welding and related manufacturing processes.
If you have deep hands-on fabrication experience, strong CAD/CAM programming skills and the ability to drive process improvement in a high-performance defense manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on quality, efficiency and shop floor execution.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication CAD/CAM, will lead process development, tooling optimization and continuous improvement across fabrication and machining operations. This position supports production teams by translating engineering requirements into manufacturing-ready programs, processes, documentation and tooling solutions.
CAD/CAM Programming and Design Develop, maintain and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, including Mastercam, SolidWorks CAM, Fusion 360 or equivalent platforms
Translate engineering drawings and customer specifications into manufacturing-ready programs and toolpaths
Maintain organized program libraries and revision-controlled documentation Plasma Cutting Operations Program and operate CNC plasma cutting tables
Optimize cut parameters for material types and thicknesses Vertical Milling and Machining Develop and optimize programming for vertical milling center operations
Support VMC setup and CNC programming Press Brake Operations and Metal Fabrication Develop bend programs, tooling setups and back-gauge sequences for press brake operations
Support layout and fabrication of weldments, enclosures, brackets and structural components Welding and Weld Fabrication Collaborate with quality and welding engineering teams on weld joint design, pre-weld and post-weld treatment and inspection criteria Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process sheets and operator training materials
Evaluate and recommend new equipment, tooling and technology investments Quality, Safety and Compliance Champion a safe work environment
Conduct hazard assessments
Enforce PPE and lockout/tagout procedures
Support ISO, AS9100 or other quality management system requirements as applicable
Collaborate with quality engineering on PPAP, FMEA, control plans and customer corrective actions Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a metal fabrication or machining environment
2+ years in a lead engineering role
Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and weld symbols
Working knowledge of materials, including mild steel, stainless, aluminum and related alloys Preferred Qualifications Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including SAP, JobBOSS, Epicor or similar platforms for work order and BOM management
Familiarity with robotic or automated welding systems, including Lincoln Electric, Miller, ESAB or similar systems
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or higher
Knowledge of sheet metal design for manufacturability principles
CAD/CAM software proficiency, including Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM or similar platforms Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading organizations across aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Our recruiting teams connect engineering and technical professionals with opportunities that require precision, process discipline and hands-on manufacturing expertise.
If you are ready to apply your fabrication, CAD/CAM and manufacturing engineering experience in West Point, Mississippi, apply today.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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