Job Description
Job Description
Salary Range : $128,150- $158,303
- All Applicants must comply with ITAR Requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only
Reporting to the Head of Machining Engineering, the Machining Engineer is responsible for providing guidance and support to all areas of Machining Operations, including production, engineering, and commercial development. The Engineer serves as a trainer and high-level contributor in the following day-to-day functions : NC programming, fixture and work holding design, first machine article production, tool design, equipment specification / installation / repair, and sales engineering. The incumbent will work closely with maintenance to keep the facility and equipment in top working order, and builds strong relationships with all departments to achieve a greater level of machining performance. This position is responsible for planning and performing first article machining, and enhancing the quality and productivity of on-going production. Critical thinking and collaboration are required to evaluate and resolve unique equipment and product issues in a demanding production environment.
Major Job Duties :
Core responsibilities include :
Creates and edits programs for :3-axis CNC machine tools, including vertical and horizontal lathes and mills
Multi-axis (5-axis) machine tools, including programming 3D surfacing toolpaths for bridge mills and 5-axis milling centersProbing cycles on all CNC machine typesCMM inspection programmingForging die refurbishment on 5-axis machine centers and bridge mills, including accommodations for die bowing and other forging induced tool issuesResponsible for programming, editing, and maintaining files on all parts manufactured on CNC equipmentPrepares layouts using Cam Software (Mastercam) to show location of references points and cutting pathsCalculates machine cycle times and associated factors, including speeds and feeds, size and position of cutsCalculates cutting forces, required HP / torque, clamping forceCollaborates with CNC Machinists and Operators to support tool fabrication, first article development, and on-going productionReviews new product opportunities, advises on tool and work-holding requirements, spindle time, equipment selection, and general machinabilityCollaborates with Sales department and interfaces with customers on machining for current and prospective productsLeads all activities for assigned first machine articles, including work holding design, tool selection, programming, first article machining and inspection, training operators for productionProvide technical support for equipment selection and installationSupports commissioning on new machine toolsCommunicates with tooling vendors, tool quoting, tool design, etc.Design, fabricate, and improve work holding solutions, including milling fixtures and lathe jawsRead and interpret customer and internal drawings related to checking partsLeads inspection of first article parts and production batch samplingIdentify and report defects and other quality problems during the machining runDocument / record process information or SPC data as required for the jobDevelops work instructions / procedures and publishes to ERP systemAdvises and implements advanced automation solutionsSupports training of machinists, operators, engineers, programmers, and techniciansPromote, explain and participate in showcasing the shop to outside public visitors, the parent company representatives and customersCollaborate and interface with peers and engineers to coordinate job improvements, job tryouts, die corrections and process and procedure changesInterface with maintenance and service providers to support preventative maintenance and repairsProvides recommendations for improving conditions of machines and equipmentIdentifies opportunities for enhancing operations, including quality improvement, setup and cycle time reductionDrive process improvement by :Leading safety and JSA initiatives
Monitoring and meeting cost reduction goalsProductivity improvementsDowntime reductionYield improvementsThroughput improvementDevelop and review designs for die forging and preforms intended to be machinedResolve conflicts with customer requirements both internal and externalWorks with minimal supervision, maintains progress on assigned projects / responsibilitiesPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environmentQualifications :
Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirementsDemonstrated knowledge of die forging procedures and practicesProven track record of operating safe facilities.Fluent in English; Bi-lingual is a plusEducation / Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related fieldA minimum of 7 years of experience in a machining environment (preferably in aerospace)