First Manufacturing is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Humboldt

Job Description Job Description Salary: $70,000-$90,000 Were looking for a talented and experienced Manufacturing Engineer- Machining Focus to join our team in southeastern South Dakota and play a critical role in overseeing, improving, and optimizing machining and manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about efficiency, quality, and working alongside a highly skilled team of machinists and engineers, this is the role for you. What You'll Do Evaluate existing machining and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities. Develop and implement new machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and optimized production layouts. Design efficient process flows, sequences of operations, and detailed work instructions. Troubleshoot production issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Develop strategies to reduce cost, improve quality, and ensure sustainability in manufacturing. Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance guidelines. Support the introduction of new capital equipment and technologies into production. Collaborate cross-functionally with machinists, designers, quality engineers, and test teams. Maintain technical documentation, process reports, and research logs. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years in CNC programming and process engineering, preferably in aerospace or other high-precision industries. Strong G-code skills. Ability to program and optimize 5-axis mills, Multi-axis lathes, Swiss Machines and Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers. Expertise in developing cutting strategies for aluminum, steel and stainless steels. Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications, and to adapt processes to floor conditions. Experience in establishing in-process and final inspection points; ability to operate CMMs and precision gauges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective time management; clear cross-functional communication. Preferred Skills GibbsCAM, WinCNC, and other CAM platforms Citizen Swiss, Makino HMC, Haas VMC, Mori Seiki, Okuma machines SolidWorks for 3D modeling and fixture design Hydraulic work holding systems Familiarity with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and process tracking Background in lean manufacturing, six sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies What Makes You a Great Fit Youre a high-level technical thinker who can balance hands-on production support with strategic process development. You thrive in a collaborative environment, but youre also capable of driving independent initiatives from concept through implementation. Benefits & Perks Two medical plan options Dental & vision coverage Short-term & long-term disability Life insurance HSA with employer contribution 3% SIMPLE IRA match Voluntary benefits (Aflac, etc.) Accrued PTO starting on day one Paid Holidays Flexible work schedule A team-focused, growth-oriented culture6b250ea6-cee3-481d-915c-f7283f1b2f1b