Manufacturing Process Engineer
: Job Details :

L.M. Gill Welding & Manufacturing, a Naval Defense manufacturing company located in Manchester, CT is projecting substantial growth due to the forecasted increase in submarine builds. Currently, we are looking for a F/T Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for all CNC program use and control, and the use and maintenance of the DNC system. Providing engineering support, and trouble-shooting assistance to production to help or support setting up jobs and machining parts where needed.

Responsibilities:· Must be able to read prints, perform complex dimensional calculations and understand and be able to read geometric dimensioning and tolerances.

· Can determine tool wear and perform tool changes as well as calculate tool offsets. Typically has to maintain dimensional tolerances less than or equal to +/- .001.

· Must be able to use all standard measurement tools to determine part quality.

· Must be able to calculate slopes and angles and perform complex inspection setups.

· Performs setups with assistance for jobs with single or multiple operations having tolerances greater than +/- .001.

· Work with all departments to reduce set up times, troubleshoot production issues, train set up operators to perform best practices.

· Create operator set-up sheets and run procedures.

· Create and edit process traveler/routing sheets.

· Must be able to program, set up and operate a wide range of parts and machinery without supervision (including highly complex 5 axis parts).

· Ability to supervise and train assistants and floor operators.

· Willingness to be an internal auditor to support the QMS (Quality Management system)

· Design and build fixtures within a controlled system.

Qualifications:· Experience working with CNC Lathes and Mills and CAM/DNC software.

· Ability to read and understand drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerances.

· Advanced skills using Mastercam and Solid Works.

· Advanced skills using and administering DNC systems.

· Use of precision measurement tools

· Able to maintain accurate part counts

· Knowledge of tooling and inserts

· Ability to determine tool wear and prescribe optimal tool selection.

· Ability to calculate tool offsets

· Ability to maintain close tolerances

· Knowledge of Math including algebra and geometry

· 5+ years setup experience

· Tool setup and tool maintenance knowledge

· Use of ERP systems for engineering functions/Costings/BOM's etc. Epicor a PLUS!!

· Safety knowledge

· Previous experience in a company with ISO/AS quality systems.

Specific Goals and Objectives

· Own the machining strategy for all parts produced.

· Standardize the method of programming and the proper use of the DNC system.

· Work with production to train and coach for optimal and safe machining practices.

· Prescribe how jobs will be set up (fixturing and set up sheets), reducing operations and handling where possible.

· Help to implement the use of training matrixes and training programs for operators and engineering assistants.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.