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Prototyping Engineer - CNC Machinist
$173K–$245K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in manufacturing engineering and/or a prototyping environment with advanced CNC machine tools.
- Education
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in machining, engineering, or fabrication and/or relevant work experience.
About the job
Leads CNC machining and prototyping operations, partners with design and engineering teams to produce complex hardware parts, and improves shop workflows using AI tools and automation.
What you'll do
- Program and operate CNC and manual machining equipment; machine complex metal and plastic parts and ensure quality, inspection, maintenance, and safe shop operations.
- Coordinate with mechanical engineering and industrial design teams on manufacturability, part functionality, and cosmetic models; develop fixtures and shop best practices.
- Improve shop processes and throughput using AI tools and automations; document processes, communicate timelines, and mentor machinists.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or prototyping environment with advanced CNC machine tools.
- Experience programming and operating 5-axis milling equipment.
- Advanced CAM software and CNC programming skills, including Autodesk Fusion 360; advanced CAD skills in Fusion 360 and fixture design.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact.
Nice to have
- Experience with Wire EDM.
- Experience with other digital prototyping technologies, such as additive, laser cutting, injection molding, and water jet.
Pay
$173,000/year to $245,000/year (base salary); bonus and equity amounts not stated
Tools
Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, NX, Onshape, Wire EDM, additive, laser cutting, water jet
AI focus
Use AI tools and AI coding tools to develop shop automations, optimize or redesign workflows, and improve efficiency, quality, and throughput; responsible AI practices are also specified.
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