We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Engineer Technician (Prototyping & Tooling Desing) with strong expertise in prototyping, tooling design, and precision machining. This role blends hands-on CNC machine operation with creative problem-solving in tooling development, fixturing, and rapid iteration. You will work closely with engineering teams to translate early-stage concepts into high-quality prototype parts and production-ready tooling solutions.

This is an ideal role for a machinist who enjoys building unique parts, improving designs, and collaborating directly with engineers and manufacturing teams. This is an onsite position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

CNC Machining & Prototyping

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM to produce precision prototype components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and design intent to create one-off or low-volume parts.
• Select appropriate tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Perform quick-turn machining on evolving designs requiring adaptability and engineering collaboration.

Tooling & Fixturing Design

• Design and manufacture custom tooling, fixtures, jigs, and work holding solutions to support both prototype and limited production needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and refine tooling concepts.
• Implement improvements to tooling ergonomics, repeatability, accuracy, and safety.

CAD/CAM & Programming

• Create and edit CNC programs using CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360, Mastercam, NX, or similar).
• Import and manipulate 3D CAD files to generate toolpaths.
• Verify toolpaths using simulation to prevent collisions and ensure manufacturability.

Quality & Documentation

• Perform in-process inspection and final part verification using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, or other precision tools.
• Maintain documentation for prototype runs, tooling revisions, and machining parameters.
• Support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback for engineering teams.

Shop Support & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Monitor machine condition and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and tooling enhancements.
• Contribute to standardizing prototyping workflows and machining best practices.

Qualifications:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

Education, Experience and Certifications (and/or Requirements)

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Machine Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, or a related technical field required.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or 5-axis preferred) after completing your degree.
• Strong background in prototype machining and quick-turn environments.
• Experience designing and machining custom tools, fixtures, and workholding.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software for toolpath creation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of machining materials (aluminum, steels, plastics, etc.).

Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• HAAS or FANUC CNC certifications would be good as well but preferred.
• Experience supporting R&D or new product development teams.
• Familiarity with CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with metrology tools and/or CMM inspection.
• Welding, fabrication, or manual machine experience.
• Ability to collaborate directly with mechanical engineers on manufacturability improvements.

Role Classification and Working Conditions:

This is an hourly, non-exempt level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment. Overtime may be required.

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.