About the jobCompensation is determined based on a variety of factors related to the specific position. These may include skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.
Summary:This individual is responsible for the CNC programming of new products, from feasibility through prototype, and into production. In addition, provides input into quotes and quote reviews regarding projected machine cycle times, processes, work holding, and tooling.
Requirements
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)- Develop, create, and maintain CNC and control programs for numerically controlled machines using CADCAM software.
- Develop fixtures and machine processes in collaboration with engineering.
- Serve as a liaison between engineering and machining operations providing extensive technical knowledge.
- Analyze and implement process improvement to reduce process variation and improve productivity in machining operations.
- Controls and maintains CNC control programs and process for CNC machines.
- Revise programs to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
- Responsible for programming all CNC machines (i.e., Mills, Lathes, Swiss, EDM).
- Technical support resource for ongoing/day-to-day manufacturing operations and continuous improvement programs.
- Participates in New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Notice, resource review, equipment, processes, capacity, measurements, and costs associated with product manufacturing.
- Performs cost analysis for tooling, machinery, and equipment resulting in new or improved manufacturing methods.
- Represent Engineering team on cross-functional teams as needed.
- Identifies and coordinates opportunities for reducing manufacturing set-up time, cycle time, labor hours, and WIP.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).- Minimum 7 years of related CNC Programming experience.
- Proficient and advanced skill using CAD/CAM software.
- Advanced knowledge of computer numerical controlled machines and tooling.
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the interpretation and use of engineering design drawings and technical specifications.
- Ability to develop and design machining processes, procedures, and control techniques from customer design inception to final production.
- Strong knowledge, application and operation of metrology gauges, instruments, and equipment including the selection according to the feature of characteristics to be measured, applicable tolerance/accuracy, and the resolution/capability of the test instrument.
- Knowledge of statistical process control methods, monitoring and control, data and defect analysis, variance reduction, and capability analysis. Understanding of Process FMEAs and control plans.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience with capacity planning, equipment selection, and application of cell configurations.
- Attention to data, detail, and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
- Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
- Knowledge of industrial math.
- Knowledge and working experience with MS Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point, Project), CAD/CAM.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All employees must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)- Experience in Aerospace & Defense
- ISO13485, ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP experience
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable
- SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of robotics / mechatronics for part handling and specialty processing.
Salary Description
$75,000/year - $112,000/year
