Manufacturing Process Design Engineer

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals site in Indianapolis is home to a dedicated team producing high-performance tungsten alloys for industries that shape the future—from aerospace and defense to medical and industrial applications.

Join a highly motivated team in Indianapolis, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

The Design Process Engineer develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and CNC programs for precision machined components. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Equipment Suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, productivity, and cost while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for precision machined components.
• Design and develop machining fixtures including selection of appropriate materials based on strength, wear, and performance requirements.
• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis machining platforms.
• Support 5-axis, turn-mill, and multi-tasking machine tools.
• Utilize G-Code, Fanuc Macro B, and Okuma User Task programming.

Qualifications:

• GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Precision machining processes including turning, milling, grinding, and EDM
• Fixture and workholding design
• CNC programming and process optimization
• Root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, process engineering, or precision machining.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD, 401k
• Paid and Voluntary Life insureance
• Paid Vacation Days and Holiday

• Much More

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.