CNC Machine Manufacturing Engineer (Citizen/GC only)

Job Title: CNC Machine Manufacturing Engineer (Citizen/GC only)

Location: Waterloo, IA, 50703

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

Pay Rate: $40-40.00/ Hourly/ W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.

Major Purpose of the Job:

• Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process.
• Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process.
• At this level, projects are of moderate scope and responsibility or may be a significant portion of a major and diverse project or process; decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers.
• May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel, contractors and suppliers.

Major Duties:

• Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities.
• Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:

• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Development
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Engineering Specification
• Engineering Testing
• Project Schedule Management
• Engineering Build
• Engineering Implementation
• Engineering Technical Operations Support
• Health and Safety
• Negotiation
• Policy and Regulation
• Review and Reporting
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Costing and Budgeting

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop machining processes for new and existing parts
• Create CNC machining programs using CAM Software
• Support projects introducing new CNC equipment from planning through beginning production
• Implement CNC processes for product development
• Develop complex NC machining processes
• Communicate and resolve issues with maintenance, production, and engineering teams
• Troubleshoot daily issues for order fulfillment
• Develop and improve new NC machining processes and perishable tooling
• Innovate and enhance processes for cost reduction, quality, and safety
• Test new processes and technologies by executing a detailed plan
• Understand manufacturing tooling principles, tool design, and quality
• Interpret GD&T, product models, and prints
• Maintain archival and documentation resources for NC groups

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and CAM software (EdgeCAM, FeatureCAM, Creo/NC) or equivalent
• Experience with offline simulation software (Vericut preferred)
• Proficiency with tool data management software (TDM Systems preferred)
• NC Programming proficiency
• Machining centers expertise, particularly in cast iron machining
• Strong understanding of tooling and tooling systems
• Proficient computer and office software skills
• Experience with in-process gauging
• Multi-axis machining experience (Mazak machines)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong motivation and initiative
• Background in Robotic/Automation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent working experience

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.