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.