Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Turning Programming

Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Turning Programming

📍 Location: Richmond, MI
💰 Pay: $35–$45+/hr (based on experience)
🕕 Shift: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 40–45 hrs/week + OT)

About Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool

Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool is a precision CNC machining company located in Richmond, Michigan, serving the Aerospace, Space, Defense, and Medical Device industries.
With a team of about 30 employees, we specialize in small-batch, high-precision machining of complex parts made from Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium.

We are growing fast and looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Turning Programming professional to join our team and lead process development for our advanced multi-axis turning centers.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on CNC turning process engineering and programming for high-mix, low-volume aerospace and medical components.
This role combines hands-on CNC programming, process improvement, and production support—ideal for someone with both technical and practical machining experience.

You’ll work with Fanuc-controlled dual-turret turn-mill machines (with sub-spindles and live tooling) and use Hypermill or equivalent CAM software to create and optimize CNC programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC turning programs for complex aerospace and medical parts
• Set up and validate new machining processes on multi-axis turning centers
• Create and manage process documentation, setup sheets, and control plans
• Estimate program time, tooling cost, and cycle time for new jobs
• Collaborate with machinists, planners, and leadership to maintain production schedules
• Design and select appropriate tooling, fixturing, and materials
• Implement tool life management and proactive process monitoring strategies
• Troubleshoot machining issues and continuously improve performance
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality standards
• Train setup machinists and operators on new programs and process updates

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience programming and operating CNC lathes with live tooling / Y-axis / sub-spindle
• Strong proficiency with Fanuc controls and multi-axis turn-mill machines
• Experience with Hypermill, Mastercam, or similar CAM software
• Deep understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and part inspection
• Skilled in selecting tooling, designing fixtures, and process optimization
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certificate or 2–4 year engineering degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• 💰 Pay: $35–$45+/hr (based on experience)
• 🕕 Schedule: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 40–45 hrs/week + overtime)
• 🩺 Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – effective Day 1
• 🦆 Aflac supplemental insurance options
• 💸 Simple IRA with 3% employer match (after 90 days)
• 🏖️ Paid Holidays and Vacation (after 90 days)
• 🔧 Modern, clean facility with aerospace-grade precision equipment

Why Join Prosper-Tech

At Prosper-Tech, you’ll work alongside a team of professionals who take pride in precision, teamwork, and integrity. We’re committed to investing in new technology and our people—providing the tools and autonomy needed to engineer smarter processes and deliver world-class results.

If you enjoy solving machining challenges and want to lead CNC process development in a growing company, we’d like to meet you.