Manufacturing Engineering Lead – CNC Machining

About the role

As Manufacturing Engineering Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our machining operations. This hands‑on leadership position guides a team of Manufacturing Engineers while supporting a diverse mix of CNC machining technologies across our Buffalo facility. The role is ideal for a technically strong Manufacturing Engineer seeking to expand leadership impact while staying close to the shop floor.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers in a diverse CNC machining environment.
• Serve as the technical expert for machining processes, strategy, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support a broad range of technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding and EDM.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance.
• Provide hands‑on CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting and process development support.
• Partner with Operations, Quality and Engineering to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop training plans, coach performance and build future engineering talent.
• Lead root‑cause investigations, corrective actions and risk‑reduction efforts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM programming and machining process development expertise.
• Experience with multiple machining technologies such as CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, EDM or multi‑tasking machines.
• Deep understanding of tooling, fixturing, process optimization and root‑cause problem solving.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement process improvements.
• Capability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• CNC machining
• CAD/CAM programming
• Machining process development
• Tooling and fixturing
• Process optimization
• Root‑cause analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $110,000–$140,000 USD per year, bonus opportunities, 401(k) match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Professional development programs including tuition assistance, mentorship and leadership training.
• Inclusive, family‑like culture driven by core values and employee resource groups.