Core Responsibilities: 

• Serves as subject matter expert for EDM processes.
• Develops technology parameters and programs for sinker, wire, and fast hole drilling EDM processes.
• Ability to develop programs and parameters across multiple machine manufacturers (Mitsubishi, Sodick, Ingersoll, Agie Charmilles, & Chmer).
• Direct experience with Sodick and Mitsubishi EDM controls.
• Evaluates program cycle time against estimates and standards to assure cost targets are met.
• Work with lab engineers, process engineers and machine operators to ensure manufacture of parts meeting all technical and quality requirements.
• Has a good working knowledge of GD&T.
• Assists machinists with set up, part, and inspection, questions.
• Creates set up instructions and technology parameter sheets.
• Assists in the evaluation and development of manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Analyzes and solves process and tool-related problems, ensuring or increasing productivity.
• Performs all work in a manner that ensures safety of self and others.
• Leverages continuous improvement tools to drive improvements.

Qualifications: 

· Minimum 5 years of EDM process development experience (aerospace preferred).

• Broad understanding of past and current EDM technologies and processes.

· Lean manufacturing experience.· Proven track record of scheduling and organizing people and time effectively in order to complete assigned functions.· Proficient at reading, analyzing and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, procedures and standards.· Proficient with computer systems and basic software, experience with CAD. Education Requirements:· BS degree (Engineering discipline preferred).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)