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Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer in Smithfield

Date Posted: 26 May 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer sought for a precision machining environment supporting commercial, aerospace, medical, and defense manufacturing. This role will provide technical leadership in CNC process development, programming, tooling design, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineering staff and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong machining expertise with leadership experience and a deep understanding of quality and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision CNC machining environment

  • Advanced proficiency with MasterCAM, SolidWorks, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

  • Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems and regulatory compliance frameworks

  • Strong understanding of metallurgy, multi-axis machining processes, and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815.  Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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