Manufacturing Machining Engineer

Description

 The Manufacturing Machining Engineer is responsible for employing Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes, focusing on quality improvement, speed enhancement, and cost reduction. This role involves data-driven decision-making and documentation to communicate results effectively. The engineer will work closely with the plant to ensure reliable CNC machining processes while also developing new equipment and tooling solutions.

This position must support the machining, die cast/trim and other services' efforts to keep a continuous flow of high quality castings through the plant. It requires the ability to manage the launch of new programs including: quoting CNC fixtures and tooling, working with vendors on development of the fixtures / tooling, installing equipment, programming and runoffs / launch of new machining programs. It also requires managing the launch of secondary equipment such as assembly and leak test equipment, and to the customer by accurately providing and reporting the significant aspects of the visual, dimensional, and process information available.

Maintain reliable and safe CNC machining manufacturing processes while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.

• Assist in the identification, design, and development of new equipment and tooling sources.

• Assist in the development of internal processes and procedures to facilitate APQP requirements.

• Monitor business and manufacturing processes and identify problem-solving projects.

• Provide direction, training, and work priorities to the Process Techs and Maintenance personnel assigned to the area.

• Investigate manufacturing-related Corrective and Preventive Actions.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain automated/lean solutions for manufacturing and other business processes.

• Estimate machining cycle times for new parts.

• Estimate tooling needs for new parts and existing part improvements.

• Develop manufacturing plans for parts and assemblies, create visual work instructions, and collaborate with the design    engineering team to resolve technical issues and ensure quality and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or other related Engineering degree 
• 3 to 5 years minimum manufacturing plant experience with proven success in CNC Engineering design, programming, troubleshooting and practical implementation.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred: Six Sigma or similar problem solving methodology experience.
• Experience with milling and turning processes in both CNC and manual applications is preferred.
• Robotic handling and programming experience a plus.
• Proficient with basic cutter selection, spindle feed, speed rates, and cycle time estimations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Solid Works, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PLEX.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)