Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer – CNC Machining (Aerospace Focus)
Location: (40th St & Southern) 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.
Responsibilities:
•Develop detailed, repeatable manufacturing process plans (routers, work instructions, tooling/fixturing designs) for new product introduction (NPI).
•Continuously improve cycle time, yield, and cost for existing programs through data-driven process optimization.
•Verify and revise process documentation for subsequent production lots to ensure consistency and compliance.
•Design custom work-holding fixtures and tooling for multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and Swiss machining.
•Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve production downtime, quality escapes, and yield issues with urgency and rigor.
•Partner with CNC programmers (CAM), operators, quality engineers, and program management to drive on-time delivery of complex assemblies.
•Ensure 100% conformance to customer specifications (AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, etc.).
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
•5+ years of hands-on CNC machining process development in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace supplier environment.
•Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD (modeling, drawings, GD&T).
•Proven track record creating FAA/DoD-compliant manufacturing routers, traveler packages, and drawings.
•In-depth knowledge of metal finishing processes (heat treat, passivation, anodize, plating, nitriding, chemical films).
•Flawless GD&T interpretation (ASME Y14.5) and ability to author inspection plans and FAI reports.
•Demonstrated ability to write clear, visual work instructions (photos, diagrams, sequential steps).
•Comfortable working under pressure with competing priorities and aggressive deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
•Experience with CAM software (Mastercam, or Esprit) – ability to review/post-process G-code.
•Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; expertise in PFMEA, Control Plans, 5S, Kaizen.
•Familiarity with automated inspection (CMM, Vision Systems, Keyence, Zeiss).
•Knowledge of additive manufacturing or hybrid machining processes.
•Experience with Infor Syteline ERP
Personal Attributes:
•Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and bias for action.
•Exceptional verbal and written communication – can brief executives and train technicians.
•Team player who builds trust across programming, production, and quality teams.
Work Environment:
•Full-time (exempt), on-site position.
•Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR compliance).
•Occasional overtime and weekend support during critical launches.
Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.
CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.
This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:
