Manufacturing Engineer - CNC & Process Optimization

Company: Apex Bridge Talent Group
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Client is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC programming and machining to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, consistency, and overall manufacturing performance. This role is ideal for a "master programmer" who excels at optimizing machining processes, reducing cycle times, standardizing programs, and improving setup efficiency across CNC equipment. You will play a key role in eliminating waste, improving tooling strategies, and ensuring reliable, repeatable processes for manufacturing high-precision components. This is a hands-on role bridging engineering and the shop floor, working closely with machinists and leadership to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance, while supporting longer-term advancements in manufacturing technology. This role is expected to deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, setup reduction, tooling performance, and overall equipment efficiency.

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