Manufacturing Engineer – Production Specials

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer – Specials Production

Department:
Engineering/Manufacturing

Reports To:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer

FLSA Status:
Exempt

SUMMARY:

Candidate would be responsible for special order/non-standard cutting tool production and assisting in the training of other CNC operators. Provide Engineering support to the manufacturing and quoting departments. Help develop all standard/special CNC programs and Engineering documents for process standardization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS:

• Help Create / edit / maintain standard/non-standard CNC tool and cutter grinding programs
• Help Create / edit / maintain Engineering technical documents (tech packs) including but not limited to:
  • Geometry specification sheets
  • Product drawings
  • Job routers
  • Process sheets
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure the specials/quotations work order management and production process providing a consistent (1 day) turnaround on specials quotations and (3 week) lead-time on specials production
• Work closely with process engineering on creation of automated documentation process
• Train “A” level CNC Tool and Cutter grinding positions to qualified training criteria, with a focus on non-standard specials and a secondary focus on standards.
• Continuous Improvement initiatives including but not limited to:
  • CNC cycle time optimization
  • Setup time reduction (SMED)
  • Reducing machine down time
  • Increasing machine efficiencies
  • Other LEAN initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field preferred
• Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology required or 3+ years in a technical role
• 5+ years of applicable work experience in a cutting tool manufacturing environment
• Walter Tool Studio programming training required
• Walter Helicheck programming training preferred
• Proficient with Walter Tool Studio and Windows Mode programming
• NUMROTO software experience is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to function in a self-directed environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle numerous tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular standing, sitting, and speaking
• Frequent walking
• Occasional climbing stairs, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled manufacturing plant
• Noise levels within OSHA guidelines
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required while in manufacturing plant