CNC Project Engineer

Company Description

KLH Industries is a family-owned precision machine shop specializing in custom-made, high-quality parts tailored to customer specifications. We offer a wide range of machining services, including EDM, CNC, waterjet, and advanced inspection capabilities, all designed to exceed customer expectations. Serving industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and more, KLH has earned a reputation for reliability and excellence, with over 70% of our customers returning for repeat business within the same year.

Job Description

The CNC Project Engineer is the “Project Manager” for each job, as they play a critical role in reviewing contracts, developing manufacturing plans, and managing projects to ensure successful execution of CNC machining jobs. This position acts as a technical liaison between engineering, quality, programming, scheduling, and purchasing to drive efficiency, maintain compliance, and meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Including the following, but not limited to:

1. Contract Review

• Analyze customer prints, specifications, and requirements to ensure manufacturability.
• Identify and communicate any technical risks or required clarifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal capabilities.
• Send order acknowledgments to customers, confirming job acceptance and delivery expectations.

2. Planning & Process Development

• Develop a comprehensive manufacturing plan, outlining machining sequences, inspection checks, material purchases, and critical process controls.
• Collaborate with quality, programming, scheduling, and purchasing teams to define work holding, tooling, and requirements for production.
• Participate in planning meetings to ensure a seamless transition from contract approval to production.

3. Project Management

• Track job progress, anticipate potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to troubleshoot process issues.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project timelines and expectations.
• Manage CNC machining projects from inception to completion, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Ensure that all parts are manufactured to the highest quality standards and delivered on time, adhering to customer specifications and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Experience & Education:

• 1 years of experience managing projects in precision machining
• Associate's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including knowledge of metals and CNC machining techniques.
• Experience with multi-axis machining is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong experience reading technical drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity between interpreting and applying GD&T principles in high precision machining is highly desirable
• Familiar in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, or other software)
• Familiar with using ERP/MRP systems for job routings and tracking (e.g., JobBOSS)
• Experience communicating with internal teams and customers for quoting or technical discussions
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Basic understanding of quality control and inspection methods (e.g., AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards)
• Experience creating manufacturing plans, bill of materials, and set up sheets
• Time management and organizational skills to manage several projects simultaneously

Additional Information

KLH doesn’t just build parts—it builds careers. Grow your skills and help shape the future of manufacturing with KLH as a CNC Project Engineer!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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