Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

About Us:  

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

The Pursuit family of companies cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. 

About the Opportunity: 

We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Candidate. You will have the opportunity to work with an experience and highly motivated team. The role will be processed based and will have a focus on programming and supporting CNC Turning and EDM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Engineering: Able to determine a sequence of operations for NPI parts, support/improve flow for existing products, create and update routings, operation sketches, PFMEAs, perform capacity analysis, evaluate process capabilities and troubleshoot CNC processes (turning and EDM)
• CNC Knowledge: Leverage experience with various CNC machines including lathes, EDM and others to support existing products families & NPI, able to identify/select machine replacements to maintain existing machine capabilities.
• Programming: Develop CNC programs using machine controls and NX CAD/CAM software.
• Tooling Solutions: Design tooling solutions for material removal (custom tool holders for clearances, special part features) and work holding/fixturing (pie jaws, rings, clamps, covers, etc.) to optimize machining processes and account for part movement.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to team members and collaborate with engineers to meet mistake proofing standards, as well as quality and production targets.
• Process Optimization: Review and improve existing programs for efficiency and quality.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of CNC manuscripts, models, operation sketches, routings, fixturing models/sketches, and tooling models/sketches for traceability. Backup function may include updating Manufacturing Routings.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety procedures and have consider ergonomics when designing fixturing, processes, and tooling.
• Quality Compliances: Assist with audits, audit actions, updating procedures, and correcting issues that are found on the shop floor.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for productivity enhancements and participate in Kaizen workshop initiatives. Perform process capability studies and have a general understanding of process controls.
• Training Support: Assist in training initiatives to develop team skills.
• Problem Solving: Address manufacturing and quality issues using industry standard tools such as root cause analysis, fish bone (Ishikawa), and DIVEs.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at an ABET accredited school, or in absence of a degree, 8 years of relevant CNC programming experience (only turning and EDM will be considered).
• For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 2 years in prior CNC programming or Manufacturing Engineering role is a must. The experience must be continuous tenure.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T on blueprints, process specifications, and technical drawings in Aerospace or comparable regulated Industry.
• Experience with CNC Turning and EDM machining processes.
• Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret blueprints and sketches accurately.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable to changing business needs and skilled in problem-solving. 

Compensation & Benefits:  

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

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