Engineering Jobs in Auburn, GA

Precision Machining Specialist

Location: On-site – Atlanta, GA & Braselton, GA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour (DOE) + Overtime eligibility

A rapidly growing industrial equipment manufacturer with operations in North Georgia is expanding its internal machining capabilities and hiring a skilled Precision Machining Specialist to join their high-performing, hands-on engineering and production team. This role supports custom machinery builds and prototype development for customers in aerospace, energy, automotive, and advanced manufacturing markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and configure CNC and conventional machining tools to produce high-precision parts for specialized machinery assemblies.
• Program, edit, and optimize CNC toolpaths using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam).
• Interpret engineering drawings, applying GD&T standards to ensure tight-tolerance specifications are met.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to fabricate components for new designs, R&D projects, and machine prototypes.
• Select appropriate tooling, complete machine changeovers, and fine-tune machining parameters to support efficient production and maintain quality standards.
• Help organize and optimize internal machining workflows as the shop scales.
• Conduct inspections to ensure machined parts meet all dimensional and quality standards.
• Conduct routine care and upkeep of machinery and tooling to promote a safe and productive workshop environment.
• Contribute to production schedules by aligning machining work with engineering and build timelines.
• Recognize opportunities to enhance machining methods, tooling strategies, and overall production efficiency.

Equipment You'll Use:

• Haas VF-4 Vertical Machining Center
• Mazak Quick Turn 8 CNC Lathe
• Seiki-XL 24” x 120” Manual Lathe
• Hydro-Mech Horizontal Band Saw

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with both CNC machining and manual machining equipment.
• Proven experience programming CNC equipment using CAM platforms such as Mastercam.
• Proficiency with GD&T and interpreting technical engineering drawings.
• Background in machining high-precision components for industrial or custom equipment applications.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and self-directed problem-solving ability.

Preferred:

• Experience working in custom machine building, prototype development, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms.
• Familiarity with job shop or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing workflows.
• Prior involvement in setting up or scaling a machining operation.

Why Apply?

• Join a capital equipment manufacturer in high-growth mode with increasing production complexity and machine volume.
• Collaborate daily with a team of passionate engineers and builders on unique machinery builds.
• Work in a casual, blue-collar environment that values initiative and craftsmanship.
• Shape the future of the company’s machining operations with your hands-on input.
• Competitive pay, consistent day-shift schedule, and opportunities for overtime.

If you're looking to step into a role where your ideas, mechanical skill, and machining expertise directly impact innovative equipment builds, we want to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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Our client is a designer and manufacturer of advanced packaging automation equipment used across food, beverage, personal care, and industrial manufacturing environments. Their machinery supports high-speed production lines through precision filling, capping, container handling, and integrated automation systems.

The company focuses on building reliable, efficient equipment that helps manufacturers improve throughput, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent product quality. As their engineering initiatives continue to grow, they are expanding their product development team in the Atlanta area.

Position Overview

The R&D (Packaging Machine Design) Engineer will play an important role in designing, improving, and developing packaging machinery used in automated production environments.

This position combines hands-on mechanical design with creative engineering problem solving. The engineer will work closely with the product development and engineering teams to support multiple machine development initiatives, including improvements to existing platforms and development of new automation solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience designing packaging machinery or special-purpose automation equipment and enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges.

This position is based in the Winder, Georgia area and offers a hybrid work arrangement. The expectation is for the candidate to be onsite two to three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Machinery Design

• Design and develop mechanical systems for packaging equipment including filling, capping, container handling, and automation modules.
• Create detailed machine assemblies and component designs using SolidWorks.
• Develop modular machine concepts that support flexible product formats and efficient production changeovers.

R&D and Product Development

• Contribute to the development of new packaging equipment concepts and machine platforms.
• Identify creative engineering solutions to improve machine functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate opportunities to integrate existing technologies or components that accelerate development timelines.

Machine Optimization

• Improve existing equipment designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support engineering teams in identifying improvements that reduce complexity and development time.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Support machine builds, troubleshooting, and design refinement during development.

Engineering Documentation

• Create detailed drawings, assemblies, and design documentation.
• Maintain accurate BOMs and engineering records.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Approximately 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design for packaging machinery, industrial automation, or special-purpose equipment.
• Experience designing complex mechanical assemblies and motion systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (large assemblies, configurations, detailed drawings).
• Experience with machine design involving mechanical motion systems and automation.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment such as:
• Filling systems
• Capping machines
• Container handling
• Rotary machinery
• Exposure to simulation or CFD tools is beneficial but not required.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to balance creative ideas with practical engineering solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on innovative packaging automation equipment used in real production environments.
• Be part of a growing engineering initiative focused on product development and machine innovation.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineering leadership on multiple machine development projects.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on new equipment designs and product platforms.

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.