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Grow your manufacturing skills & be part of an active team! Whether you’re just starting out on your career or you’re looking to join a dedicated team, Bowden Manufacturing may be a great fit for you. We love growing the skillset of new engineers and helping machinists take it to the next level.
Position Overview
Bowden Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Quality Technician to support in-process and final inspection of CNC-machined parts. This role plays a key part in ensuring our products meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement across the shop.
What You’ll Do
- Perform in-process and final inspections of CNC-machined parts to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
- Work closely with machine operators and engineers to identify and resolve quality issues in real time
- Inspect raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications, including GD&T requirements
- Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators
- Document inspection results and prepare reports for the Quality Manager
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Support the maintenance and improvement of quality systems through clear communication
- Assist in developing and implementing quality processes and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with all safety requirements
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional quality or inspection training preferred
- 2–3 years of hands-on quality inspection experience preferred, ideally in a CNC machining environment
- Strong blueprint reading skills and a good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- CMM experience is a plus, but not required
- Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay focused and accurate under pressure
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
- Proven problem-solving ability and data-driven mindset
Why Bowden
At Bowden Manufacturing, quality is everyone’s responsibility. We value team members who are proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
For more information, please visit our careers page.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our approximately 35,000 sq. ft. CNC manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, utilities, and general facility infrastructure to ensure a safe, clean, and properly functioning work environment.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and capable of independently handling routine maintenance and repairs while coordinating outside vendors and contractors for more complex projects. Responsibilities will also include performing basic preventative maintenance on CNC mills and lathes and coordinating specialized machine repairs with equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine building maintenance and repairs, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, painting, and general repairs.
- Oversee the general upkeep of the building, grounds, parking areas, and facility infrastructure.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Monitor equipment and facility conditions and proactively identify maintenance needs.
- Coordinate outside contractors and service providers for specialized repairs, inspections, and facility improvements.
- Coordinate machine tool service and repairs with CNC manufacturers and qualified technicians.
- Establish and maintain routine preventative maintenance schedules and service records.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe facility.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related mechanical field.
- Experience with CNC machines, machine tools, or other industrial mechanical systems is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- General knowledge of building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to independently perform routine maintenance and repairs using common hand and power tools.
- Ability to coordinate outside contractors, vendors, and service technicians.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a facility and enjoys hands-on work. This is not a purely supervisory position. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day facility maintenance, handle routine repairs independently, and know when to bring in outside expertise for more specialized work.
For more information, please visit our careers page.
Position Overview
Bowden Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in developing, maintaining, and improving our manufacturing operations. This is a high-level position with significant technical responsibility and direct influence on the company’s operational performance and long-term goals.
The primary focus will be developing robust, efficient manufacturing processes for precision CNC-machined components. The role involves hands-on work in CNC programming, workholding and tooling design, process development, production support, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, quality, and company leadership to solve complex challenges, develop manufacturing capabilities, and support the company’s continued growth.
In addition to day-to-day manufacturing engineering responsibilities, this position will provide technical leadership across the organization and have direct input on operational policies, improvement initiatives, capital investment decisions, and long-term facility and capacity planning.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development
- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Develop and optimize CNC programs, machining strategies, tooling, and cutting parameters.
- Design and develop workholding, fixtures, and specialized tooling.
- Establish manufacturing methods, process flows, routers, and work instructions.
- Work directly with production personnel to prove out processes, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
- Translate engineering drawings, customer requirements, and technical specifications into practical and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Quality & Technical Support
- Provide technical support for inspection planning, first article inspections, and manufacturing-related quality issues.
- Evaluate and select outside vendors for special processes, including heat treating, plating, coating, and other outsourced operations.
- Work with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards.
- Serve as a technical resource for production and quality personnel.
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Work with department managers and company leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements across manufacturing operations.
- Lead and support cross-functional initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods, machine utilization, workflow, and production capacity.
- Establish and maintain manufacturing standards and best practices throughout the organization.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to production personnel, encouraging knowledge sharing and the development of technical capabilities throughout the team.
- Take ownership of complex manufacturing challenges and drive practical, sustainable solutions.
- Provide input on company policies, procedures, and operational decisions that affect manufacturing performance and organizational effectiveness.
- Participate in long-term capital equipment and facility expansion planning, providing technical recommendations to support the company’s growth objectives.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or CNC machining.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, programming, tooling, workholding, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes from initial requirements through production implementation.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing requirements, AS9100, and ISO 9001 preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the company.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, adaptability, and commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
Why Join Bowden Manufacturing
Join a growing precision manufacturing company where your experience and ideas will have a direct impact. At Bowden Manufacturing, we value technical skill, strong work ethic, teamwork, continuous learning, and a positive, problem-solving attitude. This is an opportunity to take on a position of significant responsibility, contribute to important company decisions, and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.
For more information, please visit our careers page.
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