Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
Summary (Position Description): This position will have the responsibility of designing and developing manufacturing processes in a precision manufacturing environment. The engineer will be part of multiple groups including new product design, current production, and quality improvement.
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Status: Non- Exempt Contract
Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Hours: Monday- Friday Full Time
As a CNC Machining Engineer, you will:
• Evaluate innovative technology as it relates to machining process development and realization.
• Use Finite Element Analysis to design, develop and test new and existing machining fixtures to fulfill drawing requirements.
• Active support of product changes, new product launches and new product development.
• Anticipate solutions to optimize current and future processes and products.
• Juggle multiple high level engineering projects at once.
• Conduct and document process improvement activities (i.e., new/existing tooling, speeds, feeds, fixturing, process sheets, etc.) to support and execute manufacturing process improvements.
• Assist in the selection of new manufacturing equipment including machines, tooling, and fixturing.
• Assist maintenance and upper management to define TPM activities that are in alignment with BIPROS (Bitzer Production System).
• Create written job instructions and train CNC Job-Setters on all manufacturing processes.
• Create and update CNC process sheets and tooling sheets.
• Use statistical methods to track machining trends and identify areas of improvement within the manufacturing process.
• Determine ways to lower tooling costs.
• Identify root causes for machining scrap. Create countermeasures until the root cause can be accurately determined.
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments using Minitab or other methods
Who We Are:
Bitzer Scroll is a world-class manufacturing solution to create best-in-class products to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You take action on challenges and opportunities and learn from new situations. You partner with others to get work done. You gain insight into customers' needs and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. You create Raving Fans. You set objectives aligning with organization and prioritize accordingly.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
• Excel at root cause and corrective action methodologies
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing philosophies and methods
• Thorough understanding of Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials
• Knowledge of Okuma and Makino milling machines.
• Basic knowledge of computer programming languages (C++, MATLAB, Python etc.)
• Advanced ability to analyze statistical data by means of Minitab or Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred)
• General skill in 3D CAD (Mastercam, NX CAM, Unigraphics, Solid works, fushing360, ProE etc.)
• Experience with CNC programming, tool-path generation via CAM, tool design, fixture design, daily machine troubleshooting, new product development.
• Demonstrates the ability to support a multi functioning, precision manufacturing line.
• Knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines
• Demonstrated understanding of FEA analysis
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering technology
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate with employees, the public and vendors.
• Daily contact requires courtesy, discretion and sound judgment.
• Solid PC skills using Microsoft Office software, as well as a working knowledge of general office equipment.
• Good written communication skills and effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work collectively with others within the organization.
• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
• Analytical thinker who is willing and able to be hands on at all times.
Work Environment:
• This job is performed in a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role will use standard office equipment, 3 axis CNC machining centers and associated tools, fixtures and inspection equipment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift forty pounds. Frequent physical exertion expended in handling materials, tools, operating machines, or equipment.
Other Information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. BITZER Scroll is an at-will employer.
BITZER Scroll is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.