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Summary
Plans, develops, implements, and continuously improves machining manufacturing processes supporting production and new product introduction. Provides technical ownership for assigned products and processes, develops Methods of Manufacture, tooling and process solutions, resolves complex manufacturing issues, and supports production, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous-improvement objectives. Performs assignments with limited supervision and provides technical guidance to production personnel and less-experienced engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties as assigned:
- Independently plan and develop machining processes for assigned products, including operation sequence, tooling, workholding, inspection considerations, outside processing requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
- Develop and improve CNC machining processes using sound machining practices, including tooling selection, feeds and speeds, setup strategy, process parameters, and workholding methods.
- Lead troubleshooting of machining problems involving tool life, chatter, dimensional variation, surface finish, distortion, workholding, cycle time, and machine capability.
- Independently design or coordinate development of tooling, fixtures, soft jaws, workholding, manufacturing aids, and process improvements required to support production.
- Lead manufacturability reviews for assigned components and recommend product or process changes that improve quality, cost, schedule, producibility, and process capability.
- Establish or validate setup and run-time estimates used for planning, quoting, capacity, and cost analysis.
- Lead root-cause and corrective-action activities for recurring machining issues, nonconformances, scrap, rework, and process failures.
- Lead or coordinate assigned cost-reduction, cycle-time reduction, setup-reduction, tooling, and productivity improvement projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to production personnel and less-experienced manufacturing engineers.
- Read, review, markup, and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and 3D model data applicable to machined components.
- Navigate and interrogate 3D data files in CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar engineering environments.
- Develop, create, check, and update Methods of Manufacture (MoM), manufacturing routings, operation sequences, and related production documentation within the applicable ERP system.
- Support development and improvement of CNC machining processes, including tooling selection, workholding, feeds and speeds, setup strategy, operation sequence, and process parameters.
- Support development, review, and validation of CNC programs and CAM-generated machining processes, as applicable.
- Develop or support tooling, fixtures, soft jaws, workholding, gauges, and other manufacturing aids required for production.
- Review product designs and manufacturing plans for manufacturability and provide recommendations that improve quality, cost, schedule, process capability, or production flow.
- Support estimating and quoting activities through review of manufacturing methods, tooling requirements, setup assumptions, cycle time, and production risks.
- Provide daily technical support to machine shop personnel for machining, tooling, process, dimensional, and production issues.
- Participate in Design Build Team (DBT) and other cross-functional activities involving Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, and other applicable functions.
- Support investigation and resolution of nonconformances, MRB actions, scrap, rework, recurring defects, and other production problems using structured root-cause and corrective-action methods.
- Perform product and process analysis to improve quality, reduce manufacturing cost, reduce cycle time and setup time, improve tooling performance, and increase overall process efficiency.
- Coordinate manufacturing and quality objectives to resolve production problems, improve process reliability, and support delivery commitments.
- Support new product introduction, first article, production readiness, process validation, and transition of new or revised products into production.
- Evaluate machine capability, equipment requirements, process capacity, and manufacturing constraints and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate manufacturing changes, risks, and process requirements to affected personnel.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position may provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to production personnel and less-experienced engineering staff commensurate with the assigned engineering level.
Qualifications
The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline and typically 3-5 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant machining/manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated CNC machining/manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of tooling, workholding, GD&T, CAD/3D model interrogation, manufacturing ERP systems, root-cause problem solving, and aerospace manufacturing practices is preferred.
Language Skill
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write technical instructions, reports, manufacturing documentation, metrics, and professional correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, engineers, supervisors, management, customers, suppliers, and other internal or external personnel as required.
- Ability to provide accurate, direct, and constructive technical feedback to production personnel and cross-functional teams.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply engineering principles and practical manufacturing knowledge to evaluate information, identify root causes, compare alternatives, and resolve machining and production problems involving multiple variables.
Customer Orientation
Must demonstrate concern and take action to meet the requirements and quality expectations of internal and external customers. Must communicate professionally, meet commitments, respond promptly to needs, and use feedback to improve manufacturing support and service.
Physical Demands
- Regular interaction with machine shop personnel and periodic movement throughout manufacturing areas is required.
- The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and use hands and arms for typical office and shop-floor activities.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Travel may be required for training, supplier support, customer support, or other company-related purposes, domestically or internationally.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments and may include exposure to typical machine shop noise, operating equipment, tooling, coolant, and other normal manufacturing conditions.
Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-
- Medical Coverage
- Dental and Vision Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefit Conversion at Termination
- Bereavement Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
- Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
- Holidays
- Jury Duty/Witness Service Leave
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Pregnancy Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Wedding Leave
- Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
This job description is a simplified overview intended to serve as an initial introduction to the role. It should not be considered a complete recording of the role and responsibilities.
Jamco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To be effective in this role, the employee must be able to accomplish each essential duty to performance satisfaction. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform such essential duties.
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