About the job Machining Staff Engineer
Job Title: Machining Staff Engineer
Location: Coldwater, MI, USA
Salary: $90-110,000.00
Position Type: Full Time (Permanent hire)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Summary
Investigation, Development, Presenting Themes, Project Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Installation, Start-up functions, Training, Document Development (Ops Stds, PMs, PQCT Etc) of newly installed, line movement, re-build of equipment pertaining to the machining of Cast Iron Castings. Review new Technologies in Machining Functions for overall improvements in Safety, Quality, Manpower Efficiencies and Cost.
Essential Duties
- Interpret technical documentation including blueprints, schematics, drawings, and system reports
- Partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to implement procedures, resolve system issues, and provide technical expertise
- Evaluate customer designs, specifications, and data to assess feasibility, cost, performance, and maintenance requirements
- Design, modify, install, operate, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment, and processes in alignment with engineering standards
- Diagnose equipment and system failures; recommend and implement corrective design or maintenance actions
- Support product and structural design through CAD and drafting collaboration
- Lead and oversee equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct research, modeling, and testing of equipment, components, and alternate designs to evaluate performance and applications
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor production activities, including manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operational execution
- Develop cost estimates, manage budgets, support bids, and prepare engineering and contract documentation
- Supervise technical and production staff and contribute to evaluation and performance programs
- Identify new business opportunities while delivering technical customer support
- Establish and manage maintenance, safety procedures, service schedules, and material requirements
- Analyze industrial processes to determine effective equipment application
- Define performance requirements and apply engineering principles to emerging technologies
- Design test apparatus, develop testing procedures, and support Health & Safety objectives
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Education: Minimum of 5 years of experience in machining or manufacturing engineering roles.
Skills: Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with engineering principles. Proficiency in CNC programming and G-Code to write CNC programs.
Other:
- Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for cost estimation and project planning.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments.
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance