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Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer

Seco Tools • Reynoldsville, PA • 1d ago

Job Title: Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer - Round Tool Manufacturing

Location: Reynoldsville, PA

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6a to 2p); Other times as needed

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Manufacturing / Engineering

About Us

We are a precision manufacturing operation producing high-quality cutting tools and components for customers across a wide range of industries. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while providing a clean, well-organized, and team-oriented work environment.

We are currently seeking a Grinding/Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Grinding / Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, programming, and supporting grinding operations through the creation of CNC grinding programs, manufacturing documentation, and inspection standards. This role ensures that all technical requirements are fully prepared and optimized prior to production, enabling efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing performance.

This position serves as the critical link between engineering and production by translating design intent into executable programs, drawings, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Grinding Programming

Create, Modify, and optimize grinding programs

Develop automated programming methods to improve efficiency and consistency

Troubleshoot and refine programs during production startup

Manufacturing Preparation

Prepare production for customer demands and new product development.

Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including CNC programs, Manufacturing drawings, Routers, Inspection requirements

Ensure all technical data is accurate and production-ready before release

Drawings & Documentation

Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and approval drawings

Production Support

Provide hands-on technical support to production

Assist with troubleshooting programs and process issues

Ensure successful launch of new jobs and process changes

Drive automation and process improvements

Focused on standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Autonomous Production

Support in driving implementation of autonomous production by developing standardized processes, automated programming, and self-sustaining systems that reduce operator dependency and improve consistency

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Preferred 3+ years of experience in CNC grinding or precision manufacturing and programming knowledge of VGPro or Tool Studio

Experience in tool manufacturing or similar high-precision environments

Experience with AutoCAD, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, NX

Highly detail-oriented and process-driven

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Comfortable working between engineering and shop floor teams

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Reaching overhead or at/below shoulder level

Lifting, pushing, or pulling to move materials, tools, or equipment, sometimes involving heavy objects.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave - 14 weeks at 90% of wage

Retirement plan options - 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution

Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided.

Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

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