Production Engineer

Desert Tech

$80K — $96K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to read and interpret instructions and engineered drawings
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and optimizations
  • 3-5 years' experience with GD&T and inspection practices
  • 3-5 years' experience in programming and setups on CNC machines
  • 3-5 years' Mastercam experience with mill and lathe toolpaths
  • 3-5 years' experience in SolidWorks for creating fixturing and prints

Responsibilities

  • Program in Mastercam for multi-axis Mori Seiki, Okuma, HAAS, and Nakamura machines
  • Design fixtures or work holding using SolidWorks
  • Utilize Mastercam for mills and lathes including multi-axis toolpaths
  • Develop new processes and CNC programs for multi-axis machines
  • Optimize manufacturing plans for current and new parts
  • Assist engineers and production staff in troubleshooting machining issues
  • Follow Desert Tech's policies and ISO9001 requirements

Benefits

  • Full-time position with opportunities for career growth
  • Collaborative work environment in an experienced engineering team
  • Potential to influence manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
  • Engagement with cutting-edge CNC technology and equipment
Full Job Description
Production Programmer/Engineer.

We are looking for someone knowledgeable and experienced in Machining and Programming who can incorporate ideas to minimize costs without sacrificing the quality of product. We want someone who can assist our team in developing and implementing Manufacturing Plans for Lathes, Mills and Screw Machines with use of SolidWorks and Mastercam, with experience in Production Machining Automation.

Primary Responsibilities of the Production Programmer/Engineer:
  • Programming in Mastercam software for multi axis Mori Seiki, Okuma, HAAS, and Nakamura machines
  • Designing fixtures or work holding in SolidWorks.
  • Mastercam use on Mills and Lathes, including mill-turn and multi-axis toolpaths.
  • Develop new processes and CNC programs, and set-up multi-axis machines with the intent to hand-off parts to the production team.
  • Developing and optimizing manufacturing plans for current and new parts to run in the most efficient manner.
  • Assisting other engineers, production personnel, etc. to resolve machining or manufacturing problems.
  • Follows procedures as defined by Desert Tech policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.

Required:
  • Ability to read, interpret, and incorporate instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.
  • Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes (machine setups, usage, optimizations, etc.)
  • 3-5+ years' experience with GD&T and inspection practices.
  • 3-5+ years' experience in programming anddevelopment setups on CNC machines for mills and lathes.
  • 3-5+ years' experience in Mastercam using mill and lathe toolpaths.
  • 3-5+ plus years' experience in SolidWorks creating fixturing and prints.


Preferred:
  • 5-10+ years' experience in the above areas
  • Renishaw probing and macro writing experience.
  • Experience with the following machine and/or controller brands: HAAS, Mori Seiki, Nakamura, Okuma, FEELER, and Fanuc.
  • Tech school certification in programming and machining.
  • Black belt in lean manufacturing.


Location

West Valley, UT

Department

Engineering

Employment Type

Full time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$80k+

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