Manufacturing Engineering Manager - CNC Manufacturing

Company: Acero Precision
Location: West Chester
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At Acero Precision , we create life-changing medical components. Our team is the heartbeat of innovation, producing precision parts that save lives. If you thrive on precision, programming expertise, and high-level CNC operations , this is the opportunity for you. Apply Today ! If precision is your passion, programming is your expertise, and excellence is your standard, join Acero Precision and help us build something extraordinary. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive premium pay for 1st, 2nd (15%), and 3rd (30%) shifts Overtime & weekend premiums 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k with employer match Paid training on advanced CNC programming software Relocation assistance PTO and 6 paid holidays State-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with 5-axis and Swiss turning Career growth opportunities from day one As an Engineer: Responsible for documenting set-up sheets and set-up tool bins for every set-up. Verify estimated versus actual cycle and setup times and insure that Sponge and the Shop Schedule are kept accurate and up to date. Populate the Shop Schedule with correct times when job is up. Make sure that Change-Over Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and other instructional documents are followed by everyone working in their cell. Lead by example in this regard! Use of CAD/CAM software and advanced machine shop mathematics. Conceptualization and implementation of creative solutions to complex machining challenges, along with R&D support during new product introduction cycles. Generate CNC programs for assigned product lines using CAD/CAM software and/or manual programming methods. Macro programming will be required in some instances. Detailed understanding of blueprints, including such aspects as geometric & dimensional tolerances, notes, revisions, specification references and surface finish requirements. Familiarity with different raw materials including aluminum, copper alloys, stainless steels, titanium, and plastics, and efficient ways of machining each of them. Makes appropriate changes in cutting tools, work holding and CNC programs when dictated by ECNs. Completes first article inspections for newly machined parts and turns over to Production Quality Controller (PQC) for final FAI. Create, update and maintain manufacturing documents and information in Sponge. Always download programs at the end of each run so we are saving the latest process. Initiate improvements in CNC programming techniques to improve processing and/or part quality. Supports Manufacturing (i.e. Milling, Turning, Drilling, Polishing, Deburr, Cleaning etc.) in the areas of process development, tool design, machinery & equipment acquisition and layout of operations. Keep abreast of new technology while refining in-house techniques. Capable of working in a superior manner with no direct supervision. Manufacturing Engineer Managers should feel entirely comfortable as problem solvers and must be able to find solutions quickly and easily. Able to make parts from blueprint on their own. Detailed knowledge of the use and application of cutting tools. This includes sharpening, geometry, grades, coatings and trouble-shooting. Maintain production goals through attention to the machining process from start to finish. Specify the entire manufacturing process from start to finish and insure that these processes are efficiently and accurately followed. . As a Leader: Edits and updates the Shop Schedule. GSS Pushes no later than 9 AM and 4 PM daily. Updates Sponge Counts. Setup machines for production, and lead a team of self-sufficient machinists to achieve production goals, including advanced setup planning for items such as material and special tooling orders. Performs maintenance on machines after, during, and after operation and is capable of diagnosing machine troubles. Troubleshoots CNC programming and tooling problems on the production floor for mature product lines and documents all necessary changes through Sponge. Maintain cell productivity by allocating resources and delegating tasks appropriate to the employee’s skill set. Work toward improving the skill levels of each cell member. Act as mentor and coach to machinists and other team members, providing opportunities to learn new skills. Assist in the evaluation of team’s performance, including individual team members. Look for challenges that may jeopardize team cohesiveness, provide leadership for a positive work environment. This includes leadership that helps to ensure employee retention. Reports any machine collisions immediately to the PQC and Leadership Team. Inspection: Must be able to identify material types and alloys using bar stock color codes. All parts at the bench must be in trays and arranged in a neat and orderly fashion. The status of all parts should be clear to any person viewing. Understand the basics of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and adjust the machines accordingly. Detailed knowledge of measuring and inspection equipment. Develop ways to inspect parts more efficiently. Responsible for quality control of all manufactured parts within the cell. Continuously aware of visual defects such as out-of-tolerance surface finishes, burrs, staining etc. Make sure that non-conforming parts are clearly marked and handled separately from production parts. Able to inspect parts completely and accurately working to blueprint specifications or Sponge requirements. Enter measurements in Sponge during production as requiredusually every 20 minutes. Cleanliness: The workbench, tabletop, and inspection equipment must be cleaned each day as during Shift Change Over. Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of all cell workstations daily, including the machines, bar feeders, benches, computers, mats, and floor. No oil, coolant, or chips should be evident in any areas, especially around the floor of the machine and in tight corners of the machine. No personal items are to be on the work table. Spare tooling, calculators, should be kept in the clip board. The shop cleanliness is not the responsibility of the maintenance staff, it is the responsibility of all employees. Acero Precision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acero Precision does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Principals only. Recruiters please do not reply to Acero Precision job posts. All applications and/or contact information submitted are kept on file and property of Acero Precision. Please note recruiting fees will not be honored when candidate application(s) are submitted by recruiter(s) or any other entity other than the actual candidate.

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