Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer - Round Tool Manufacturing

Location: Reynoldsville, PA
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6a to 2p); Other times as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing / Engineering

About Us

We are a precision manufacturing operation producing high-quality cutting tools and components for customers across a wide range of industries. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while providing a clean, well-organized, and team-oriented work environment.

We are currently seeking a Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, programming, and supporting grinding operations through the creation of CNC grinding programs, manufacturing documentation, and inspection standards. This role ensures that all technical requirements are fully prepared and optimized prior to production, enabling efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing performance.

This position serves as the critical link between engineering and production by translating design intent into executable programs, drawings, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Grinding Programming

• Create, Modify, and optimize grinding programs
• Develop automated programming methods to improve efficiency and consistency
• Troubleshoot and refine programs during production startup

• Prepare production for customer demands and new product development.
• Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including CNC programs, Manufacturing drawings, Routers, Inspection requirements
• Ensure all technical data is accurate and production-ready before release

• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and approval drawings

• Provide hands-on technical support to production
• Assist with troubleshooting programs and process issues
• Ensure successful launch of new jobs and process changes
• Drive automation and process improvements
• Focused on standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• Support in driving implementation of autonomous production by developing standardized processes, automated programming, and self-sustaining systems that reduce operator dependency and improve consistency

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in CNC grinding or precision manufacturing and programming knowledge of VGPro or Tool Studio
• Experience in tool manufacturing or similar high-precision environments
• Experience with AutoCAD, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, NX
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working between engineering and shop floor teams

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Reaching overhead or at/below shoulder level
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling to move materials, tools, or equipment, sometimes involving heavy objects.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave - 14 weeks at 90% of wage
• Retirement plan options - 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
• Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment