CNC Programmer / Process Engineer
Do you want to work somewhere with a real opportunity to grow your career? This 2nd generation, family-owned company is looking to maintain a highly-qualified engineering department to help meet a growing customer base and leadership opportunities to replace retiring engineering staff.
This Programmer / Process Engineer works closely with an experienced team of sales, quality and production staff to contribute, grow and develop in a hands-on and improvement-driven team environment.
Benefits include:
- ANNUAL BONUS based on company and individual performance
- EDUCATION ASSISTANCE (100% for 'A' or completed certificate)
- 401(K) MATCHING, REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAMS (see details below)
Overview
The CNC Programmer / Process Engineer is a precision-oriented professional with leadership qualities, a passion for hands-on experience, and a desire to grow with a great team.
The primary function and role will deal with the creation and maintenance of multi-axis programs to create multi-surface turned and milled CNC parts (on Takisawa, Brother, Citizen Swiss and Okuma CNC machines). The role requires the ability to generate a program, select the chucking device, cutting tools, tool arrangement and cutting speeds and feeds for aluminum, steel alloy, brass, cast iron, stainless steel and superalloy parts.
This position may also offer opportunities for personal growth and diversity of experiences, including: concept, design and development of new automation and robotics projects; implementation of improvements to production processes, methods and controls; and research and selection of new technology and equipment.
Working hours for this position are 6:30 am - 4 pm to support 3rd and 1st shift production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize Mastercam and Solidworks to program G-code from prints and solid models
- Create CNC programs for single and multi-axis machining centers, with a focus on lathes & live tool turning
- Process new parts from selection of tools, speeds and feeds settings through programming and PPAP approval
- Design of jigs, tools, fixtures, and special equipment for CNC applications
- Witness CNC program to prove out on the machine; modify programs as required to produce a quality product
- Lead the process validation portion of the new program; prepare layout, PPAP and obtain customer approval
- Prepare inspection sheets and tool lists for production staff
- Training of operators/machinists on new programs
- Develop cost estimates / quotes for new parts based on process design, equipment selection vendor quotes, using Plex ERP system
- Design, develop and test and/or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
- Evaluate manufacturing processes; apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; confer with equipment vendors; solicit feedback from operators
Key Responsibilities:
- Process design and validation for new parts for repeat batch production work
- Quoting new parts to customers
- Layout, design and build tooling for secondary operations
- Technical support for ongoing production work
- Improve CNC manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency as part of team effort
- Monitor and maintain the quality and efficiency of tooling processes for manufacturing from concept to validation
- Collaborate on recommendations for new equipment and technology to meet customer needs and departmental requirements
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Trade school or commercial machining and/or programming certificates
- Minimum 8 years hands-on CNC machining experience
- Mechanically inclined with ability to program & set up CNC lathes and/or mills (G-code)
- Working knowledge of CNC machines, machining processes, speed, part quality, costs and tooling requirements
- Minimum 3 years CNC programming experience in Mastercam (or similar); experience working with solid models; experience in editing and programming using G-code.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T
2. Preferred Education and Experience:
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and/or AS 9100 quality protocols
- Cutting tool certification or equivalent experience
- Experience with design of new equipment, processes, procedures and systems
- Business-oriented with ability to estimate/quote, develop relationships with customers and vendors
- Experience in programming 5-axis mills, multi-axis mill-turn is a plus
- AIAG PPAP & FMEA experience helpful
- Experience with Layout, design, and build tooling for secondary operations
- Working knowledge of PLCs
- Experience with wire EDM
- Experience with Plex ERP software
3. Work Style / Qualities
- Willingness to be hands-on, adapt to changing situations, and learn new tasks
- Customer and quality-focused
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment consisting of sales, quality and production personnel
- Capable of working in highly diversified work environment and handling of multiple tasks
- Must be energetic, proactive, accountable, “hands-on” team player with proven track record
- Effectively communicate with customers, vendors and fellow employees both verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation
1. Compensation is salaried, payable semi-monthly. Annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
2. After 90-day probationary period, employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Sick days
- Vacation days
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee referral program
3. After 1 year, employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401(k) with 100% up to 6% company matching
- Tuition reimbursement for approved studies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNC machining: 8 years (Preferred)
- CNC programming: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
