Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The CNC Programmer / Engineer plays a key role in maintaining, developing, overseeing, and to some degree operating manufacturing systems such as CNC Machines. The Programmer is responsible for keeping the production costs down, while maintaining quality of the product and extensive knowledge into project details. Finally, the Programmer will act as a key communicator between both internal and external channels to ensure efficient product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initiates, prepares, and completes all necessary Methods of Manufacture [Bill of Material and Router] related to the manufacture of a part to the customer’s print.
• Prepares production prints using SolidWorks based upon customer supplied drawings [usually Adobe files]; also utilizes manufacturers' spec sheets or other quality specifications in the creation of production prints.
• Responsible for CNC Programming for Machines on the shop floor
• Responsible for working with machinists to assist with any CNC related questions
• Creates and revises process routings for new, reoccurring and rework job orders, as well as Methods of Manufacture, based upon feedback from Production or vendors.
• Creates, updates, or revises production prints as needed.
• Creates engineering or fixture drawings as assigned by department supervisor.
• Works with necessary personnel in Production Control, Purchasing and production department supervisors to expedite necessary information concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design/test problems to assure accurate and timely completion of engineering quotes.
• Daily use of computer Vantage System to input, track and locate information as needed in accordance with established company guidelines.
• May assist in recommending, evaluating, and verifying engineering changes, specifications and drawing releases and obtains all necessary required authorizations.
• Performs administrative duties that relate to the job, to include filing quotes, copying prints and releases prints to shop floor.
• Contacts customers as required to discuss and clarify technical issues.
• Contacts vendors as required to discuss and clarify technical issues in the manufacture of parts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general reports, business periodicals, technical blueprints and procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD and Solid Works software applications.
• Experience with CNC programming
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry to apply concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively write business correspondences and generate reports as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information accurately and respond to questions from groups of managers, department supervisors and customers regarding engineering quotes, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting or problem resolution skills.
• Excellent computer skills to perform data input and inquiry.(i.e., MS Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associate's degree or equivalent in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or related field of study) or 2-year technical certification with equivalent related engineering or machining experience is required.
• 5+ Years in SolidWorks
• 10+ Years CNC Programming
• Hands on experience running forming machines preferred, as well as knowledge of secondary assembly, grinding or honing operations.
• Experience with inspection methods for various tolerance requirements [up to ± .XXXX] preferred.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of the shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel reach or bend.
• Regularly exposed to moving machine parts when in plant.