Swissturn/USA, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Swissturn/USA, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations in a Swiss machining environment. The role involves developing work instructions, analyzing processes for quality and efficiency improvements, and acting as a technical liaison between engineering and production.
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Responsibilities
Develops, reviews, and maintains work instructions to support standardized and repeatable manufacturing processes
Analyzes products and processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost
Proactively identifies technical and process challenges and implements practical solutions
Serves as the technical point of contact for assigned customers and product families, acting as a liaison between engineering and production
Provides customer guidance on design concepts and specifications to optimize manufacturability using available equipment and processes
Defines manufacturing methods for new and existing products to meet customer requirements while balancing quality and cost
Reviews and improves technical drawings for manufacturability, applying dimensional analysis and GD&T best practices
Understands inspection and test requirements; identifies inspection risks and develops effective inspection strategies
Supports the Quality team in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to process and product issues
Defines requirements for outside processing and communicates with suppliers, including heat treatment, plating/coating, grinding, secondary machining, and specialty processes
Identifies and qualifies new suppliers and external processes to improve capability, quality, or cost
Evaluates new equipment and processing methods, including machining centers, automation, inspection equipment, and supporting tools
Applies project management principles to ensure tooling, fixtures, gauges, equipment, routings, and CNC/CMM programs are fully defined, documented, and implemented
Tracks open technical issues and drives projects to Timely Closure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or Associate's degree with 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Experience in a precision machining or job-shop manufacturing environment
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings and understand design intent
Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional analysis
Experience developing or supporting manufacturing inspection processes
Good understanding of materials, heat treating, and secondary processes
Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with a production floor
Experience using ERP systems
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with production, quality, suppliers, and customers
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Swiss machining preferred
Global Shop ERP experience is a plus
Familiarity with PLCs or equipment controllers is a plus but not required
Company
Swissturn/USA, Inc.
Swissturn USA is a manufacturer producing high precision custom engineered components; specializing in CNC turned parts made from metals, metal alloys, precious metals, and engineered polymers.