About the job Manufacturing Engineer Technician | West Chester, PA | Avg $75K–$120K
Manufacturing Engineer Technician | West Chester, PA | Avg $75K–$120K
Role Overview
A precision medical device manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technician to support CNC programming, machining operations, process optimization, and production leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment.
This senior-level role is responsible for CNC process ownership, machine setup, programming, inspection support, technical leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives across Mazak and Swiss machining platforms.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on machining expertise, advanced CNC programming skills, and experience leading machinists within high-precision manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
CNC Programming & Machining
Define machining processes and develop CNC programs for production
Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot Mazak and Swiss CNC machines
Support production efficiency, quality, and machining reliability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining operations
Support new product introductions and manufacturing process development
Technical Leadership
Lead machinists and manufacturing assistants within assigned production cell
Provide technical guidance and process support to production teams
Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards
Support training and development within machining operations
Maintain strong communication across manufacturing and engineering teams
Quality & Inspection
Perform First Article Inspections and precision quality inspections
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications
Maintain process controls, setup documentation, and SOPs
Ensure compliance within regulated manufacturing environments
Support on-time and high-quality production output
Documentation & Process Control
Create and maintain machining documentation and setup instructions
Develop process improvement strategies to increase efficiency and reliability
Support production tracking, quality reporting, and process validation
Maintain organized and accurate technical documentation
Requirements
Minimum 8 years of production machining experience
Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience
Expert-level CNC machining and programming skills
Strong CAD/CAM software proficiency
Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
Experience leading machinists within production environments
Strong troubleshooting and process optimization abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related technical degree
Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience
Mastercam, CamWorks, or SolidWorks CAM experience
PartMaker experience for Swiss machining
Mazatrol programming experience for Mazak machines
Experience supporting high-precision manufacturing operations
Work Environment
Precision medical device manufacturing facility
Climate-controlled production environment
Regulated and quality-driven manufacturing setting
Initial 30-day first shift training period
Multiple shifts available:
- 1st Shift
- 2nd Shift
- 3rd Shift
Overtime available based on production demands
Uniforms and safety equipment provided
Compensation & Benefits
Avg Salary: $75,000–$120,000
Stable manufacturing environment
Advanced machining and engineering responsibilities
Growth opportunities within technical manufacturing operations
Ideal Candidate
Highly skilled CNC machinist and programmer
Strong leadership and technical troubleshooting abilities
Detail-oriented with focus on precision and quality
Comfortable in regulated manufacturing environments
Process-driven and continuous improvement focused
Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Experienced with Mazak and Swiss machining platforms