Tiffany & Co. Manufacturing Engineer / Programmer

About Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.

Role & Responsibilities

• Establish efficient manufacturing sequences and economical methods of production and tooling in collaboration with support groups
• Develop and maintain robust CNC programming with clear operator instructions for multi-axis milling and turning centers
• Support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives through process optimization and documentation
• Update legacy programs and instructions to current manufacturing standards
• Set up, program, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling centers and multi-axis turning centers with live tooling
• Perform complex machine shop work and setup documentation
• Serve as subject matter expert and technical mentor, providing guidance on manufacturability, risk mitigation, and process standardization
• Foster continuous improvement across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Create and optimize machining processes, tooling, and fixturing for new product development
• Support manufacturing with process improvements to programs, tooling, and fixtures
• Train and mentor CNC technical staff
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing processes related to jewelry, machining, automation, and tooling

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience with strong background in machining process design
• Programming, fixturing, tooling, documentation, inspection, and training expertise
• Set-up, programming, and operation experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling centers
• Set-up, programming, and operation experience with multi-axis turning centers
• CAM programming expertise with Mastercam proficiency preferred
• CAD software experience with SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with Fanuc or Siemens control systems
• Micromachining experience
• Metrology and GD&T expertise

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, encompassing comprehensive process design, programming, tooling development, fixturing design, and documented operator training. Demonstrated expertise in translating complex technical specifications and CAD/CAM data into production-ready, highly efficient manufacturing processes across prototype and full production environments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; BSIE (Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering) or BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.

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