Engineering Jobs in Bristol Indiana

Position: CNC Process Engineer

Location: Middlebury Indiana

Job Description

The CNC Process Engineer will lead the standardization and optimization of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role involves converting subject-matter expertise into clear, repeatable shop-floor documentation, defining escalation tiers, and serving as the advanced technical escalation point for unique failures. The position also drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, tool life, chip evacuation, and tooling strategy, often collaborating directly with tooling vendors to design custom solutions.

Responsibilities

Capture tribal knowledge from CNC subject matter experts and translate it into standardized documentation.

Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks.

Develop troubleshooting guides and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.

Standardize documentation across identical machine cells while clearly identifying exceptions.

Establish escalation tiers and support model for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.

Provide high-level CNC troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Improve process reliability, repeatability, and uptime.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time and process stability.

Lead tooling optimization efforts including tool selection, feeds/speeds, and tool life management.

Collaborate with tooling vendors to design custom tooling solutions.

Address chip evacuation and high-volume machining challenges.

Develop training materials and deliver hands-on training for operators, skilled trades, and engineering staff.

Essential Skills

5+ years of CNC machining or CNC process engineering experience.

Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

Proven experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Haas NGC control.

Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).

Understanding of global macro variables, mathematical operators, and logical functions in CNC programming.

Experienced CAM programmer.

Experienced G-code programmer.

Familiarity with Midaco (or similar) pallet change systems and programming.

Extensive knowledge of tooling selection and application.

Experience with high-volume machining, automated fixturing, pallet systems, and robot automation related to CNC machining.

Work Environment

Job Title: CNC Process Engineer

Location: Middlebury, Indiana

Job Type: Full - Time

Position Summary

The CNC Process Engineer is responsible for leading the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role transforms subject matter expertise into standardized, repeatable documentation and structured support systems to improve reliability, repeatability, and operational uptime.

The CNC Process Engineer serves as the advanced technical escalation point for complex machining issues, drives tooling and process optimization initiatives, and collaborates closely with tooling vendors to implement innovative machining solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Standardization & Documentation

• Capture and formalize tribal knowledge from CNC subject matter experts into structured documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks to support proactive maintenance.
• Standardize documentation across identical machining cells while identifying process exceptions.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, flowcharts, and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.

Technical Leadership & Escalation

• Establish clear escalation tiers for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced CNC troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex machining failures.
• Improve process reliability, repeatability, and machine uptime.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Lead cycle time reduction and process stability initiatives.
• Optimize tooling strategies including tool selection, feeds and speeds, and tool life management.
• Address chip evacuation challenges in high-volume machining environments.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to design and implement custom tooling solutions.
• Improve machining efficiency across palletized and automated systems.

Training & Development

• Develop training materials and process documentation.
• Deliver hands-on training to operators, skilled trades, and engineering personnel.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining or CNC process engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing floor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas NGC control systems.
• Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).
• Proficiency in global macro variables, mathematical operators, and logical functions in CNC programming.
• Advanced CAM programming experience.
• Strong G-code programming capabilities.
• Experience with Midaco or similar pallet change systems and programming.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling selection, application, and high-volume machining strategies.
• Experience with automated fixturing, pallet systems, and robotic automation integrated with CNC machining.

Job Title: CNC Programmar

Location: Middlebury, Indiana

Job Type: Full - Time

Position Summary

The CNC Process Engineer is responsible for leading the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role transforms subject matter expertise into standardized, repeatable documentation and structured support systems to improve reliability, repeatability, and operational uptime.

The CNC Process Engineer serves as the advanced technical escalation point for complex machining issues, drives tooling and process optimization initiatives, and collaborates closely with tooling vendors to implement innovative machining solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Standardization & Documentation

• Capture and formalize tribal knowledge from CNC subject matter experts into structured documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks to support proactive maintenance.
• Standardize documentation across identical machining cells while identifying process exceptions.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, flowcharts, and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.

Technical Leadership & Escalation

• Establish clear escalation tiers for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced CNC troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex machining failures.
• Improve process reliability, repeatability, and machine uptime.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Lead cycle time reduction and process stability initiatives.
• Optimize tooling strategies including tool selection, feeds and speeds, and tool life management.
• Address chip evacuation challenges in high-volume machining environments.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to design and implement custom tooling solutions.
• Improve machining efficiency across palletized and automated systems.

Training & Development

• Develop training materials and process documentation.
• Deliver hands-on training to operators, skilled trades, and engineering personnel.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining or CNC process engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing floor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas NGC control systems.
• Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).
• Proficiency in global macro variables, mathematical operators, and logical functions in CNC programming.
• Advanced CAM programming experience.
• Strong G-code programming capabilities.
• Experience with Midaco or similar pallet change systems and programming.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling selection, application, and high-volume machining strategies.
• Experience with automated fixturing, pallet systems, and robotic automation integrated with CNC machining.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Process Engineer to lead the standardization and optimization of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role focuses on converting subject-matter expertise into structured, repeatable shop-floor documentation while serving as the advanced technical escalation point for complex machining issues.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle time reduction, tool life optimization, chip evacuation, and tooling strategies, working closely with tooling vendors to develop custom solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture tribal knowledge from CNC SMEs and convert it into standardized documentation.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.
• Standardize processes across identical machine cells while identifying and documenting exceptions.
• Establish escalation tiers and structured support models for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.
• Perform advanced CNC troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Improve process reliability, repeatability, and equipment uptime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
• Cycle time reduction
• Process stability
• Tool life optimization
• Optimize tooling strategies including:
• Tool selection
• Feeds and speeds
• Tool life management
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to design and implement custom tooling solutions.
• Address chip evacuation and high-volume machining challenges.
• Develop training materials and provide hands-on training to operators, skilled trades, and engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining or CNC Process Engineering experience.
• Strong technical documentation and writing skills.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience working directly on the manufacturing floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas NGC control systems.
• Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).
• Strong understanding of:
• Global macro variables
• Mathematical operators
• Logical functions in CNC programming
• Experienced CAM programmer.
• Strong G-code programming background.
• Familiarity with Midaco (or similar) pallet change systems.
• Extensive tooling selection and application knowledge.
• Experience with:
• High-volume machining
• Automated fixturing
• Pallet systems
• Robot automation in CNC environments

Work Environment

• Fully onsite in Middlebury, Indiana.
• Hands-on role on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and tooling vendors.
• Daily per diem provided.