Primary Purpose of this Job
The primary purpose of this job is to develop machine programs for lathes with up to 5 axies while collaborating with cross-functional teams comprised of machinists/operators, manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, supply chain representatives, quality engineers/inspectors, and operations/program management to support program schedule & performance goals, mitigate manufacturing risks, and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop machining strategies to take designs and produce machined hardware
- Develop CNC Programs, create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for various machining processes, including milling, turning, and multi-axis machining centers.
- Tooling & Fixture Selection: work closely with the engineering team to select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters to ensure the efficient and accurate production of parts.
- Assist machinists with the setup and troubleshooting of CNC machines, ensuring programs are run as intended and resolving any issues during the machining process.
- Develop manufacturing plans for high-volume production.
- Design custom tools and fixtures as needed
- Develop set-up sheets to show geometry alignment from CNC program to the physical workpiece.
- Identify, select, and procure appropriate tooling for job-specific applications (based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, system rigidity, and equipment capability).
- Releasing programs to the production team that have been validated
- Own process improvement opportunities (reduced machining/setup time, improved part quality)
- Maintain configuration control of files and job records
Qualifications
- Min 5 years working with programming CNC
- Min 5 years working with Mazak machines
- Min 7 years working within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of metal alloys and usage within consumer and industrial products
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skilled in:
- Machining principles and GD&T
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong ability to operate machines, read instructions, and apply appropriate procedures
- Programming processes in Mastercam 2024