Talent.com
Sterling Engineering
CNC Manufacturing EngineerSterling Engineering • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
CNC Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Title: CNC Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $80,000-95,000 per year

Full BenefitsLimited Relocation Assistance is Available

Sterling Engineering is hiring a CNC Manufacturing Engineer for a well-established precision machining company with more than 70 years of manufacturing excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a growing engineering team that has recently invested in advanced CNC equipment, Swiss machining technology, robotics, automation, CAD/CAM programming, and CMM inspection systems. You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of the company's manufacturing engineering function while working on complex, high-precision components for demanding industries. If you enjoy process development, programming, continuous improvement, and solving challenging manufacturing problems, this role offers significant technical ownership and long-term career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for high-volume production machining
  • Support CAD/CAM programming and manufacturing process development
  • Program and support INDEX Swiss, CNC lathes, multi-spindle CNC machines, and similar turning equipment
  • Develop machining strategies that improve productivity, quality, and cycle times
  • Review customer drawings, GD&T requirements, and engineering specifications
  • Select tooling, establish cutting parameters, and develop tooling packages
  • Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, setup sheets, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
  • Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling, setup, production, and quality issues
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and manufacturing performance

Qualifications:

  • Must have 5-10+ years of strong CNC programming experience in a production machining environment
  • Must have substantive experience with CAD/CAM software (Esprit or similar preferred)
  • Needs to be able to read, edit, troubleshoot, and optimize G-code and M-code programs
  • Experience programming INDEX Swiss, Swiss CNC, multi-spindle CNC, CNC lathes, or similar equipment
  • Strong understanding of tooling selection, feeds and speeds, offsets, setup strategy, and cycle time optimization
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



Create a job alert for this search

CNC Manufacturing Engineer • Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Similar jobs

Production Manager

ALPLA GroupIowa City, IA, United States
Full-time

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing.Requisition Number: PRODU001667.Location: ALPLA Iowa City 2 Plant 2309 Heinz Rd Iowa City, IA 52240, USA.Build a Career, Not Just a Job.Join ALPLA, a global... Show more

 • Promoted

Mechanical Engineer

ActalentCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on engineering and project administration activities for specific circuit breaker product families in a high-v... Show more

 • Promoted

Production Control Planner

PMX Industries, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Purpose: As a Production Control Planner you will be responsible for developing and executing the production-planning schedules.Determine plant production requirements based on sales & operations p... Show more

 • Promoted

Production Operator

MOTREX Co. LtdCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

OverviewStryten Energy in Manchester, IA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill Production Operator positions in our production departments.Successful candidates must have mechanical... Show more

 • Promoted

Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)

CDM SmithIowa City, IA, United States
Full-time

Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering a... Show more

 • Promoted

Production Worker

Staff Management | SMXIowa City, IA, United States
Full-time +1

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.Our premier client is urgently hi... Show more

 • Promoted

Machine Learning APM

OverwatchCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Disabled veteran: A veteran who served on active duty in the U.Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.Recently separ... Show more

 • Promoted

Machine Operator (hiring both PT & FT)

BudweiserIowa City, IA, United States
Full-time

Budweiser invites you to help create a future with more "cheers"! Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser's parent company, currently has multiple openings for Machine Operators tasked with: Operating and monito... Show more

 • Promoted

Assembler - Manufacturing

CrystalHiawatha, IA, United States
Full-time +1

Job Description:Job Title: 2nd Shift Assembler, Conformal CoatReports to: Supervisor, Conformal CoatDepartment: Conformal CoatWork Model: Full-time, on-site - No Travel RequiredSchedule: Monday - T... Show more

 • Promoted

Product Inspector Finisher- 281 Machine

Centro (Iowa)North Liberty, IA, United States
Full-time

PIF:Kickstart Your Manufacturing Career with Centro - We'll Train You!Location: North Liberty, IAPay: Starting at $23Hours: Full-Time 2nd Shift- 2:45pm-11pmAre you ready to take the next step in yo... Show more

 • Promoted

Quality & Operational Improvement Engineer - DeGowin Blood Center

University of IowaIowa City, IA, United States
Full-time

Quality & Operational Improvement Engineer - DeGowin Blood Center.The Department of Pathology is seeking a Quality and Operation Improvement Engineer to revise, implement, evaluate and maintain the... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical

The Waldinger Corp.Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Full-time

The Waldinger Corporation has an opportunity for a qualified Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Construction.Performs engineering related duties for the design and planning phases of multiple and/... Show more

Nuclear Engineer

US NavyCedar Rapids, IA, US
Full-time

Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer).Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy’s nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissionin... Show more

 • Promoted

MEP Project Engineer

Suffolk ConstructionCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold.Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime.We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best.We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as y... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Machine Operator

PMX IndustriesCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Machine OperatorsBuild a Career with Purpose at PMX IndustriesLocation: Cedar Rapids, IAShift: 12-hour rotating night shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)Pay: Starting at $22.Start Date: Immediate openings av... Show more

 • Promoted

2nd shift - Maintenance Technician

Parker Hannifin CorporationHiawatha, IA, United States
Permanent

Position SummaryThe Maintenance Technician I install, maintains, and repairs mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.Works alongside maintenance personnel and machine operators to take in or... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Training Leader

Sub-Zero & Wolf ApplianceCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove”the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances”is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and... Show more

 • Promoted

Department Head Mechanical

Veracity SolutionsCedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer with 715 years of consulting experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design.They are technically strong, enjoy mentoring... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Machine Operator

PMX Industries Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Machine Operators - Join PMX Industries Cedar Rapids, Iowa 12-Hour Rotating Night Shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Starting Pay:$22.Night Shift Premium Build More Than a Job -- Build a Career PMX Industries... Show more

 • Promoted

Assembler/Production 2nd Shift

DEE Electronics, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Dee Electronics has been in business for over 65 years.We are a Manufacturing Services, Distribution Services, and Sourcing / Logistics Services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's).If you a... Show more