About the role
Position Purpose: Under minimal supervision, perform activities related to complex numerical control (NC) programming, including machining methods, tooling concepts, and programs for NC milling machines and lathes.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: * Conduct a thorough analysis of engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and/or electronic models, to determine the optimal machining methods, selection of machine tool, and material cut size. * Interact with planners, tool designers, engineering, and customers as required, to finalize plan. . * Develop cutter motion logic per operation sequence, selecting proper spindle speeds and feed rates. * Perform a thorough check on all aspects of the program and verify cutter paths through the utilization of Vericut. * Develop operator set-up sheets for numerical control machines. * Develop flat pattern mylars and templates as required. * Produce 2-D Catia tool drawings as required. * May act as Team Leader as required, assigning work tasks, maintaining work load schedules, and setting priorities to ensure timely completion of department goals and corporate objectives.
Additional Functions: * Assist in training and guiding lower level engineers as needed. * Assist in formulating Numerical Control policies, procedures, and specifications as required. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. * Four (4) years machining, planning, tool design, or related manufacturing experience to include 2 years of experience as numerical control engineer.
Other Requirements: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. * Strong knowledge of various machining and drafting methods, technical writing, and computer use * Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings. * drawings. * Must be highly proficient with Catia modeling, drafting, and Catia NC Mill function. * Must have demonstrated expertise and a proven track record in support of company policies and rules, and consistently meeting objectives..