Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer

Description

At Trace-A-Matic, we believe our people are our greatest assets! We provide a friendly, clean, and safe work environment where everyone can grow and thrive. Our core focus is achieving excellence in complex precision machined components and ensuring customer satisfaction. Additionally, we offer a Gainsharing program: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly!

Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer Job Overview: Provide engineering support for plant CNC operations and communicate with the Manufacturing Engineer Manager regarding CNC program needs.

Responsibilities

• Process Planning:
• Determine the best machine based on efficiency, availability, and contingency planning.
• Define operation steps and sequences, including part zero establishment and feature machining order.
• Identify critical attributes for in-process inspection.
• Determine the best work holding methods and create setup details for each operation.
• Tooling:
• Ensure required tools are available and utilize appropriate technology.
• Order special tooling if necessary and gather costs for tooling.
• Create tool lists for each operation and find competitive solutions for custom tooling.
• Inspection:
• Ensure all required inspection tools are available.
• Purchase special items if needed for feature inspection.
• Communicate with quality assurance to ensure standards are met.
• Programming:
• Develop productive CNC programs in collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineer Manager.
• Negotiate starting feed/speed parameters and work with setup machinists to proof out programs.
• Modify programs as needed to achieve efficiency while maintaining tool life.
• Serve as the main communication source between machinists and the programming office.
• Project Support:
• Generate manufacturing methodologies and gather upfront data to optimize project startup.
• Plan sequences of operations for machining and assembly based on customer orders.
• Specify, design, and procure special tooling or equipment within budgeted cost and time.
• Program CNC machines to produce desired products effectively and efficiently.
• Problem Solving:
• Interpret drawings and specifications to resolve technical issues.
• Communicate with customers, both in the office and on the shop floor.
• Monitor project costs to prevent overruns and address issues promptly.
• Communication:
• Facilitate resolution of manufacturing and quality issues across departments.
• Communicate schedule-related items to relevant departments and identify needs for special actions when necessary.
  

Benefits Include

Other duties as needed.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Gain Sharing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Service-Based Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
  
  

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent job experience in CNC Machining/Programming.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
• Strong manufacturing skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM.
• Ability to read blueprints, including GD&T.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with FeatureCam and SolidWorks is a plus.
  
  

Prosource Trace-A-Matic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.