Planner - Methods

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced machinist looking to come off the shop floor and utilize their knowledge and experience in a new way. Machine Shop Methods Analyst are required to utilize machining and manufacturing technical knowledge and experience in making decisions for creating effective manufacturing and assembly travelers. The Machine Shop Methods Analyst for Virginia and Columbia class submarine components will be responsible for generating detailed methods for machining and assembly processes, as well as establishing target hours and span time estimates.

Interpreting Engineering / Design plan requirements to develop detailed machinists work instructions

Determine manufacturing process steps required to attain optimal workflow through all machining, assembly, welding, and quality control work center operations

Identify specific machines and asset work centers required to perform each operation while utilizing experience and knowledge to satisfy all safety, quality, capacity, cost, and schedule considerations

Identify specific work-holding or tooling requirements needed at each machine or work center in order to perform each operation

Analyze operation and work center requirements to establish accurate set up and cycle time estimates

Identify the need for the development of machine programs, special tooling procurement, and fixture design and development to ensure the ability to efficiently meet all manufacturing specifications and requirements

Serve as a liaison between Design, Engineering, Planning, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues

Required:

High school diploma

4+ years of production manufacturing machine shop experience as a machinist or machine operator

Preferred:

5+ years of EB machine shop experience as a machinist or machine operator

10+ years of machine shop experience as a machinist or machine operator

Vocational/Trade school graduate

Apprentice graduate

Working Knowledge of PCM, EWP, ELCADD and Teamcenter

Related experience in Methods, CNC programming, Design Engineering, Assembly, Welding, and/or Quality control

Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Database navigation)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong mechanical blueprint reading skills

Ability to multitask

Well rounded experience with milling, turning, grinding, CNC machining and manufacturing processes

Climbing, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet