About this role
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in driving operational excellence through off-line programming, quoting assistance, process design & improvement, safety leadership, and CNC manufacturing support. This position partners across engineering, quality, production, and sales to deliver efficient, high-quality results.
Whitehall, PA
Aerospace, Defense & Precision Instrumentation Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the best method which the product can be produced by existing manufacturing processes and methods.
- Creates, implements, and troubleshoots CNC programs for new parts start-ups using MasterCAM or similar CAD/CAM program.
- Determines feasibility of designing new tooling or equipment considering costs, time limitations and other technical and economic factors.
- Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations.
- Confers with customers to clarify or resolve problems in developing designs or processes. Proficient working with customer drawings & models, creating and modifying models, and creating documentation to support machinists.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Confers with management regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving production costs, yields, quality, and safety.
- Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
- Develops and updates process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable. Has good working knowledge of metrology to facilitate interaction with inspectors. Has understanding of SPC and Process Capability.
- Keeps abreast of latest products, services, and technologies, and assists in developing new products and enhancement of existing ones.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and promote proactive safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.
- Support safety initiatives by identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and promoting a culture of safety across manufacturing operations.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering preferred but will consider an Associates degree OR relevant combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in CNC machining / manufacturing
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma or other productivity improvement methods.
- Experience with project management and change management.
- Working knowledge of CNC programming and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam).
- Proficiency in continuous improvement tools and techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping).
- Ability to analyze complex workflows and recommend data-driven improvements.
- Proven leadership, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, sales, and supply chain teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Sharp problem-solving skills with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit manufacturing facility
- Temperature-controlled shop environment
- Exposure to machining equipment; PPE required
Schedule
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day 1
- Paid time off and holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Clean, temperature-controlled work environment
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
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