Position Summary:Responsible for designing an optimal process for fabrication of milled parts per customer purchase order requirements. The processes include both primary and secondary operations.
Primary Responsibilities- Responsible for new product development, including but not limited to:
- Creation of CNC programs for new products
- Creation of manufacturing process for new product
- Creation of operation prints as required
- Coordinate with quality on inspection methods
- Participate in pre-production process to ensure all items are kitted and available at setup time
- Create and maintain setup sheets
- Create jobs and process documentation
- Partner with Management and Production on Floor Support
- Assist with quoting part rates
- Lead continuous improvement including, but not limited to:
- Identify, lead, and Coordinate "Kaizen" events
- Identify and lead "quick hit" improvements
- Research, procure, and develop new technology including, but not limited to:
- Tooling
- Work holding
- Equipment
- Participate in quality activities including, but not limited to:
- Nonconforming Material Review (NCMR)
- Root cause analysis
- Material review board
- Mentor other engineers and machinists to improve their manufacturing and engineering skill sets
Qualifications - High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in machining
- A minimum of 3 years' CAM programming experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering related function.
- Due to contractual requirements, this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- Contract manufacturing experience
- CAM programming in GIBBS
- Strong Analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbally
- Strong communication & customer-service skills
- Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds and work methods is critical
- Ability to be open minded and work well with others and in a team environment
- Ability to set up and operate machine tools
- Ability to program machine tools
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and utilize GD&T proficiently
- Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision
- Strong math skills
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- 3D CAD skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job:
- Continuous mental and visual attention is needed.
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, kneel, sit, reach or otherwise move about frequently
- Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
- The ability to talk and hear is frequently required.
- Performs typing for operation of a computer
- Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards where temperature may vary and personal protective equipment is required.
Additional NotesThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
