Strategic Solutions Engineer - CNC - San Francisco, CA

The role

This person will serve as a technical advisor for strategic customers with complex CNC manufacturing needs. They will perform DFM/DFA reviews, evaluate part geometry, and provide cost optimization recommendations.

What you will do

• Serve as a technical advisor for strategic customers with complex CNC manufacturing needs.
• Lead technical scoping discussions to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Support customers through prototype to production transitions.
• Perform detailed DFM/DFA reviews for CNC-machined components.
• Evaluate part geometry, tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and finish requirements.
• Provide cost optimization recommendations.
• Evaluate and guide on mechanical assemblies including part-to-part fit and fastener selection.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform CAD work including design updates, 3D modeling, and reverse engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, and LoB teams.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing roles such as CNC.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience.
• Strong expertise in CNC machining processes (milling, turning, multi-axis) and Casting.
• Must have DFM, cost optimization, and manufacturing trade-off fluency.
• Hands-on experience in production-scale manufacturing programs.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies and installation considerations.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D compliance environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel 30–40%.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Casting, Molding (IM) and/or Additive Manufacturing (3DP).
• Prior experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude and other AI assistants) to accelerate DFM analysis, documentation, customer-facing content creation, and day-to-day engineering workflows.
• Experience integrating AI/LLM tools into engineering or customer-facing workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Parental leave programs
• Paid volunteer days

About the company

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. The company serves as a partner for innovative companies in the Americas with operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.