TURNING MFG. ENGINEER III - Job Description
Acme Industries delivers high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more. As an exponentially growing organization, we continue to expand our capabilities and team. Visit www.acmeind.com to learn more and join our dynamic workforce.
Immediate benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
The Position:
Acme Industries is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC Turning processes to support complex contract machining operations across aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, and industrial markets.
This role is responsible for developing, programming, and optimizing vertical and horizontal turning processes, with a strong emphasis on process ownership, cycle time reduction, quality robustness, and scalable production readiness.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience programming and supporting multi-axis turning platforms - including turn-mill - and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
Create and maintain CNC programs using TopSolid (or equivalent CAM systems)
Design tooling, fixturing, and workholding strategies
Lead process prove-outs and first-article execution
Drive cycle time and throughput improvements
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues on the floor
Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to ensure stable production
Support quoting through manufacturability input and time estimation
Document process standards and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory quality requirements (e.g., AS9100 environments)
The Right Person/What we need from you:
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or CNC programming experience focused on turning
- Demonstrated expertise with: Vertical & Horizontal Turning processes
- CNC programming experience using TopSolid or comparable CAM
- Strong understanding of: Cutting tool selection, Speeds/feeds optimization, GD&T interpretation, Blueprint reading.
Preferred Qualifications:
Turn-mill / mill-turn programming experience
Experience in contract machining or high-mix production
Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
Fixture and workholding design capability
Knowledge of process validation / FAI support
Exposure to automation or lights-out strategies
What you get from us:
*We offer immediate benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental, and vision insurance-, short- and long-term disability (company paid), and life insurance (company paid)
*Hire-on-Bonus available
*401K (Plus company match)
*Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
*Employee assistance program
*Tuition assistance
*Gain sharing bonuses
*Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
*Weekly Paychecks
*10% 2nd shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
*Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, Etc.)
All About Acme:
Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top-notch OEMs. In business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize the supply chain and provide technical support for machined parts, assemblies, and components. Acme's team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge. We love to see our employees' smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways, raffles, company treats, special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our Awesome team and watch how your career can grow!
Acme Industries is a great place to work. Our preferred method is to complete an application on our website: www.acmeind.com/careers/
