If you searched Superstar Sourcing for Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings (with 3 additional requirements) on January 3, 2026 you'd find 223 great candidates

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Manufacturing Engineer

Excellent fit as this candidate is an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who explicitly lists Wire EDM experience and overall depth in machining processes, fulfilling most technical requirements. Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer/Machinist for 34+ years, highlighting Wire EDM. Excellent.

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Manufacturing Engineer at Zodiac Aerospace

Excellent match for the core role title and deep experience, but the essential specialized skills (coating, EDM, 5-axis grinding) are not detailed in the summary. Manufacturing Engineer (22 years) → Tool Designer → Toolmaker/Inspector at aerospace/defense firms. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer

This candidate is explicitly a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in CNC production optimization, which strongly implies high-tolerance work, although specific mentions of plasma spray, EDM, or 5-axis grinding are absent. Career background: 14 yrs total, Eng Tech → Mfg Engineer at Coresix (5.7 yrs). Strong.

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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

This candidate explicitly lists EDM and 5-axis CNC grinders in their CNC Machinist roles, possesses the required tenure, but lacks the official 'Manufacturing Engineer' title in recent work history. Meyer Tool (5-axis, EDM) → Anderson Mfg. → various roles, 6 years exp. Strong.

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SME- Global Manufacturing Engineering at Chromalloy

This SME in Manufacturing Engineering explicitly mentions 5-axis simultaneous machining and Wire EDM, showing very strong technical relevance, though current role title isn't 'Manufacturing Engineer'. CNC Programmer/Mfg Eng Tech → 17 yrs total; strong CNC/CAM background including 5-axis and EDM. Strong.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

This senior engineer has highly relevant process development experience, including repair development, which often involves specialized processes like thermal spray (though not explicitly named as plasma spray) and complex fixturing/tooling design relevant to advanced machining like grinding. Senior Manufacturing Engineer (12+ yrs total, current role 2+ yrs). Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer

This candidate is a current Manufacturing Engineer with significant tenure, fulfilling the experience requirement, but is missing all specified advanced processes. Manufacturing Engineer (2.7 years) → Lean Leader → System Engineer, 13 years total. Strong.

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Mechanical Engineering

This candidate has direct recent experience as an EDM Machinist and relevant Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering roles, fulfilling 3 of the 5 specialized requirements. Mechanical Engineer → EDM Machinist → CNC EDM Machinist → Mfg Engineer, strong technical roles. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer at Adient Aerospace

Excellent fit for Manufacturing Engineer with explicit mention of wire EDM and grinding operations, though plasma spray is missing. Manufacturing Engineer III → II → I for 7+ years total. Strong.

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This candidate has been a Manufacturing Engineer and highlights significant grinding skills, although plasma spray coating and EDM are not explicitly detailed. Manufacturing Engineer (2 years) → Field Services Engineer (5+ years total). Strong.

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Production Manager at Fusion HPX

This individual has substantial experience as a Manufacturing Engineer with skills in grinding and EDM. Prior role at ArmorWorks included Manufacturing Engineer where they ran CNC Mill, Sodick CNC EDM, and mentioned Grinding skills, complementing their 16+ years of experience. Current title is Production Manager, but prior roles are highly relevant. No explicit mention of Plasma spray coating. Armorworks → West Pharma → Fusion HP. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer at Cambridge Specialty Co. Inc.

This candidate is currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer and has 18+ years of experience, meeting the title and duration requirement, but specific skills like plasma spray or 5-axis grinding are unverified. Career: Manufacturing Engineer @ Cambridge Specialty Co. Inc. (current, 18.5 yrs). Score: 75.

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Machine & Consumable Sales Representative

This candidate has direct experience with Wire EDM and various Grinding techniques (IDOD, SURFACE), indicating strong manufacturing skills, although the main title is Sales/Tooling Specialist, and they meet the experience threshold. Tool & Die Specialist/CNC Programmer → Sales Engineer. Strong.

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Senior CNC Machinist

This candidate is a highly experienced Senior Machinist who explicitly mentions operating 2-5 axis machines, hitting the grinding/machining component, but lacks the title/direct experience verification for Engineering or Coating. Senior Machinist (Lockheed Martin) 18 yrs. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer at Bromiley Machine Company

A strong candidate holding the Manufacturing Engineer title with demonstrated 5-axis CNC programming experience, although explicit mentions of plasma spray coating and EDM are missing. Manuf. Eng. → CNC Machinist → Manuf. Eng. (6.2 yrs). Strong.

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Manufacturing/Production Leader

This individual has a long history as a Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC skills, suggesting a good fit for the technical aspects of the role. Ex-SpaceX → Kaman → EaglePicher, managed engineering teams, extensive experience across aerospace manufacturing. Strong.

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Experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong desire to bring prototypes to market with robust lean principles.

A solid manufacturing engineer with proven experience in advanced machining processes. Silfex experience showed EDM and specialty tool design, close to 5-axis grinding needs, but coating is unverified. 26 years total experience covers the 5+ year requirement. Manufacturing Engineer at Nidec → DRT → Valco for 4y; 5y 4m at Silfex, lead in bringing in EDM; 8y 8m Staff Engineer at Ft Precision. Strong.

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CNC Machinist 4 at Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation

This candidate has strong CNC Machining experience including 5-axis equipment operation and extensive experience, though the core job title is CNC Machinist, not Engineer, and specialized coating/EDM are missing. CNC Machinist 4 operating 5-axis equipment → Team Leader → CNC Machinist, 38 years total. Strong.

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Alumni at Pennsylvania College of Technology Additive Engineer at Salt Lake CNC

This candidate is pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering and has experience as an Additive Manufacturing Engineer, showing strong relevance to advanced material processing even if the specific coating/grinding skills are unconfirmed. Machinist/Additive Manufacturing Engineer for 8+ years, pursuing ME degree. Strong engineering trajectory. Strong.

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Operations Manager at Alvarium Beer Company

This candidate has recent Manufacturing Engineer and CNC multi-axis experience, mentioning grinding skills, suggesting moderate relevance for some process requirements. Ops Manager → Mfg Supervisor → Mfg Process Eng → Mfg Eng/CNC multi-axis (4.5 yrs). Strong.

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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

This candidate is an experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer with specific mention of 5-axis CAM programming, strongly suggesting 5-axis capability, but missing EDM and coating. Lead Manufacturing Engineer at GE, 7 years as CAM Programmer/Supervisor mentioning 5 axis CAM programming. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer has strong recent experience with 5-axis machining (Waterjet/GibbsCAM) and general CNC, but neither plasma spray coating nor EDM is explicitly mentioned. Manufacturing Engineer → Instructor → Prototype Specialist; heavily focused on 5-axis (Waterjet/GibbsCAM). Strong.

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30 years of machining, engineering, and problem solving.

This candidate explicitly mentions extensive experience with high-axis CNC machining centers which is highly relevant to grinding, but lacks confirmation of coating or EDM. Machinist/Owner, 27 years experience, notes 5-Axis CNC machining and CAM programming expertise. Strong.

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Manager of Machine Shop and Programming at Keller Technology Corporation

This candidate is a seasoned engineering manager with significant machining background, though explicit coating/grinding skills aren't highlighted. Skilled manager and programmer, worked as CAD/CAM Mfg.Eng. → Manager of Machine Shop, 26 years total experience. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer

This candidate has significant experience as a Manufacturing Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, which is a strong base, but currently lacks direct listed evidence of plasma spray, EDM, or 5-axis grinding. Manufacturing Engineer → Mechanical Engineer progression over 29 years. Strong.

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Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Strong specialized machining skills, including 5-axis milling and wire EDM, but the current primary role is Additive Manufacturing Engineer, not the requested title, and grinding/coating are missing. CNC Programmer → Additive Manufacturing Engineer. Experience: 22 years. Strong.

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Retired

This candidate has significant general Manufacturing Engineer and CNC experience, explicitly mentioning service/field work with grinders, showing strong technical depth, though specialized coating/EDM is missing. GE Aviation/Power → UNITED GRINDING → HI-TEK MFG, strong grinding service/application experience. Strong.

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Cutting Tool Specialist at PTSOLUTIONS

This candidate has significant manufacturing engineering experience (12+ years) and related machining/programming skills, hitting the experience requirement, but the specific advanced coatings/grinding need verification. Machinist → Manufacturing Engineer (12y 4m). Strong.

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Production Manager at Durable Mecco

This individual has substantial direct experience as an EDM Supervisor and Operator, fulfilling two key technical requirements, and has very long tenure, but lacks the Manufacturing Engineer title and the other two specific skills. Durable Mecco (Production Mgr) → Durable Engravers (EDM Supervisor/Operator), 41 total years exp. Strong.

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CNC Process Engineer at ARCH Medical Solutions - Newtown

Strong functional match on 5-axis work, but the role seems heavily weighted towards CNC programming/machining rather than dedicated coating engineering, and experience duration is slightly below requirement threshold. CNC Process Engineer (5-axis milling) → CNC Programmer → Machinist (9.8 years total). Strong.