CNC Machining Engineer

Skywater is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to develop CNC machining processes, optimize productivity, reduce scrap, and improve overall product quality.

This role is ideal for a candidate with machine shop experience ready for the next step in their career. If you’ve got experience setting up mills & lathes, know your GD&T, quoting jobs, documenting manufacturing processes, and can take a print and instruct a programmer how to manufacture the part, this is the role for you.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machines (lathes, mills) for maximum efficiency.
• Develop, document, and implement machining processes from print to finished part.
• Quote jobs and estimate cycle times based on CAD models or prints.
• Coach and collaborate with operators and programmers to ensure process adherence.
• Interpret complex GD&T and dimensional drawings to guide machining processes.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and scrap minimization.
• Maintain and update work instructions, SOPs, and performance metrics.

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree not required but preferred
• CNC machining experience in lieu of a degree is preferable; machine shop background required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex prints
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor preferred); programming knowledge a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.