Strategic Solutions Engineer - CNC - Boston, MA

Boston · USD 125,000-142,000 / year · 6+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

Misumi Americas is seeking a Strategic Solutions Engineer - CNC to join our solution engineering team focused on strategic, high-complexity, production-level customer programs.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, customer advisory, and commercial execution, supporting customers as they scale from prototype into production.
The role is mainly customer-facing and requires comfort operating in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.

Serve as a trusted technical advisor/guide for strategic customers with complex CNC manufacturing needs.
Lead technical scoping discussions, translating customer requirements into manufacturable, scalable solutions.
Perform detailed DFM/DFA reviews for CNC-machined components.
Evaluate part geometry, tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and finish requirements for manufacturability and cost.
Provide cost optimization recommendations based on process selection, feature simplification, and volume scaling.
Support efforts with manufacturing-informed input on feasibility, risk, and lead time.
Evaluate and guide on mechanical assemblies, including part-to-part fit, stack-ups, tolerance interactions, fastener selection, joint design, access for assembly, and assembly sequencing.
Review and interpret engineering drawings with strong command of GD&T.
Perform CAD work including design updates, parametric 3D modeling, detailed documentation, drafting, and reverse engineering.
Apply working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100D requirements in customer discussions and internal workflows.

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
Willingness and ability to travel 30–40%
SolidWorks CAD proficiency

Willingness and ability to travel 30–40%
Standard Office & Remote Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for remote customer consultations
Onsite Environments: Must be able to walk and stand on manufacturing floors and trade show environments for extended periods and wear required PPE