SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Work with sales and end customer to maintain customer specifications on their machined parts utilizing cutting tool design and application support.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

Work with machine builders and end-users to develop a complete machining process from tool design through application support.

Quotation of tooling packages complete with standard products and tool holding recommendations.

Utilize 3D modeling/design software preferably Siemens NX or equivalent.

Maintain project lifecycle management utilizing NX Team Center or SAP software.

Design cutting tools, meeting engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and within cost constraints.

Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements.

Ensure conformance to ANSI, NAS and company standards for quality and manufacturability.

Maintain design layouts in the SAP.

Provide process drawings and profile information.

Redesign standard and special products, improving quality and productivity, while reducing costs.

Evaluate and select components and parts for the products

Utilize AutoCAD to draw products.

Initiate purchase orders

Develop working relationships with production and quality departments to address and resolve problems and to develop better cooperation for working together toward producing the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Act as technical resource for product field support of customers, service and field sales, assisting in addressing and resolving questions and problems.

Participate on cross functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and ensure the continuous, ongoing improvements of processes and methods.

Suggest ideas for new products.

Stay current in new developments in the industry.

Keep informed of new parts or methods to improve products or product design.

EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering preferred. Associates degree or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in metal working or machine trades.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years direct involvement with the design and application of round cutting tools; prefer with minimum of two years direct customer contact experience as either cutting tool sales representative or application engineer.

Knowledge of Siemens NX or Solid Works

Basic understanding of machine spindle adaptation and tool holding.

Thorough knowledge of latest developments in machining methods, manufacturing equipment, machining techniques and materials.

Basic blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of math is preferred

Proficiency with MS office including excel

Strong analytical, problem solving, leadership and ability to communicate with complex matters.