Lead Programmer - CNC

• The Lead will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, communication, and collaboration;
• oversee the development of efficient and accurate CNC programs, setup sheets, and instructions, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and individual development;

will be a hands-on working leader responsible for developing CNC programs, processes, and setup sheets, and operating and troubleshooting CNC machinery to ensure the production of quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead the CNC Programming team in creating efficient and accurate CNC programs, setup sheets, and routed instructions, including developing standard methods to estimate setup and cycle times for accurate quoting and process router accuracy.
• Develop and deploy the use of checklists to ensure CNC programs and setup sheets are delivered on-time and in-full to Machining departments.
• Optimize CNC program cycle time, tool-life, and setup time reductions through collaboration with vendors and tooling suppliers to optimize tooling selection, feeds, and speeds for efficiency.
• Lead the programming team in quoting, contract review, corrective action, and continuous improvement processes.
• Develop metrics to track CNC programming efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on "right the first time" (RTFT) and "on-time in-full" (OTIF) performance measures.
• Develop methods to provide programming support across all shifts.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other department leads to improve and sustain business processes and project timelines.
• Train and guide team members, support individual development, and foster team cross-functional training, including programming between different CNC types.
• Operate and troubleshoot CNC machinery, selecting proper cutting tools, while considering factors such as materials, speeds, and feeds.
• Gain a solid understanding of inspection techniques, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and OEE.
• Study sample parts, blue prints, drawings, engineering models, materials, specifications and other information including geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD&T) to determine machining methods and sequences of operations required.
• Make proper cutting tool selections, taking into consideration factors such as materials, speeds, type of cutters, feeds, control system limitations, and existing company tooling standards.
• Revise existing programs and documentation to reflect revision changes when required.
• Review program or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, and numerical control sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
• Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies :

• Exhibit proficiency in CNC programming, comprehend G and M code language, and have a working knowledge of off-line programming software applications.
• CAD / CAM programming experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in CNC setup and advanced operation.
• Ability to program, setup and operate CNC machining centers as required.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, engineering solid models, and be familiar with (GD&T).
• Experience is ISO / FDA environment preferred.
• Proficient in the use of all machine shop precision measuring equipment including micrometer, caliper, optical compactor and vision machines.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand / eye coordination.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve machining, quality and other issues.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities.

Swiss Programming Requirements :

• Working knowledge and experience with Laser Swiss machines required
• Working knowledge and experience with Citizen Swiss machines required.
• Working knowledge and experience with Autodesk PartMaker software required.
• Working knowledge and experience with Solidworks software is a plus.

Work Environment :

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Includes exposure to both office and shop floor environment.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Includes exposure to coolants and oils.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires bending and twisting.

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