Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Fabrication CadCam)

STS Technical Services is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication CAD/CAM, in West Point, Mississippi. This role provides senior-level technical leadership on the production floor with primary ownership of CAD/CAM programming, CNC and manual machining operations, plasma cutting, press brake fabrication, welding and related manufacturing processes.

If you have deep hands-on fabrication experience, strong CAD/CAM programming skills and the ability to drive process improvement in a high-performance defense manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on quality, efficiency and shop floor execution.

Job Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication CAD/CAM, will lead process development, tooling optimization and continuous improvement across fabrication and machining operations. This position supports production teams by translating engineering requirements into manufacturing-ready programs, processes, documentation and tooling solutions.

CAD/CAM Programming and Design

• Develop, maintain and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, including Mastercam, SolidWorks CAM, Fusion 360 or equivalent platforms
• Translate engineering drawings and customer specifications into manufacturing-ready programs and toolpaths
• Maintain organized program libraries and revision-controlled documentation

Plasma Cutting Operations

• Program and operate CNC plasma cutting tables
• Optimize cut parameters for material types and thicknesses

Vertical Milling and Machining

• Develop and optimize programming for vertical milling center operations
• Support VMC setup and CNC programming

Press Brake Operations and Metal Fabrication

• Develop bend programs, tooling setups and back-gauge sequences for press brake operations
• Support layout and fabrication of weldments, enclosures, brackets and structural components

Welding and Weld Fabrication

• Collaborate with quality and welding engineering teams on weld joint design, pre-weld and post-weld treatment and inspection criteria

Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process sheets and operator training materials
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, tooling and technology investments

Quality, Safety and Compliance

• Champion a safe work environment
• Conduct hazard assessments
• Enforce PPE and lockout/tagout procedures
• Support ISO, AS9100 or other quality management system requirements as applicable
• Collaborate with quality engineering on PPAP, FMEA, control plans and customer corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a metal fabrication or machining environment
• 2+ years in a lead engineering role
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and weld symbols
• Working knowledge of materials, including mild steel, stainless, aluminum and related alloys

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including SAP, JobBOSS, Epicor or similar platforms for work order and BOM management
• Familiarity with robotic or automated welding systems, including Lincoln Electric, Miller, ESAB or similar systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or higher
• Knowledge of sheet metal design for manufacturability principles
• CAD/CAM software proficiency, including Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM or similar platforms

Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading organizations across aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Our recruiting teams connect engineering and technical professionals with opportunities that require precision, process discipline and hands-on manufacturing expertise.

If you are ready to apply your fabrication, CAD/CAM and manufacturing engineering experience in West Point, Mississippi, apply today.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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