CNC Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is hiring a CNC Manufacturing Engineer in Santa Ana, CA, to develop, optimize and maintain CNC machining processes (including 5-axis milling and turning) for turboexpander production. The engineer works closely with design, production and quality teams to reduce production costs while maintaining or improving product quality.

Key responsibilities

• CNC programming and process optimization: develop and prove out G-code and CAD/CAM programs for multi-axis milling, turning and mill-turn centers, set up routings and operation sheets, and manage cutting tools, fixtures and workholding.
• Continuous improvement: analyze operations to reduce cycle times and fallout, create and maintain SOPs, and train and mentor machinists and junior engineers.
• Quality and precision: interpret complex drawings including GD&T, define in-process inspection methods with metrology equipment, and troubleshoot dimensional deviations and machining defects.
• Production engineering: apply Lean Manufacturing and 5S to improve productivity, participate in new product introduction (NPI) with DFM, and establish Bills of Operations for parts.
• Maintenance and support: support preventive and corrective maintenance of CNC machines, diagnose malfunctions, monitor machine performance and recommend new equipment and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-precision CNC environment.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, 5-axis milling, turning, grinding and balancing.

Required skills

• SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and CAD/CAM programming (Mastercam, Hypermill, AutoCAD).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings with ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• SAP (Routing and Production versions, Material Master Record).
• Knowledge of AWS and ASME Section IX standards.
• Google Workspace / MS Office.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage and 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave and education assistance.

The annual base salary range in California is $100,000 - $125,000.