Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing NX-CAM or other software, focusing on Fast-hole EDM drilling and multi-axis small hole drilling.

Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericut.

Provide CNC-related support to Manufacturing Engineers and operator training during new/rebuilt machine startup and/or process improvements.

Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.

Support and implement tooling & fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tools.

Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) for CNC-related issues.

Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when needed.

Work effectively as an individual and in a team-based environment in a matrixed organization.

Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriate.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Machinist Apprentice (or similar) graduate with 3 years of experience with graphical-based CAM System CNC Programming OR High School Degree with 6 years of experience with graphical-based CAM System CNC Programming.

Required Skills:

Experience with Siemens NX CAM (1953 or later).

Hands-on experience with Fast-hole EDM drilling.

Proficiency in generating toolpaths, including creating helper geometry to drive paths.

Experience with FANUC Macro B for probing, tool selection, data capture, and hole-location logic; comfortable reading and extending existing macros.

Familiarity with 3-2-1 (six-point) nesting and basic probing routines; working knowledge of CMM/metrology concepts.

Capable of implementing trigonometry and basic matrix rotations directly in code.

Strong problem-solving and organization skills, with above-average shop math skills in geometry and trigonometry.

Experience using Vericut or other CNC verification/machine simulation software.

Strong familiarity with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Siemens.

Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting drawing requirements.

Ability to multi-task and productively manage multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.

Experience machining high-temperature superalloys found in HDGT or Aerospace components.