Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be responsible for creating and planning of CNC programs to control contour path machining of metal parts on automatic machine tools, coordinate required tooling and fixturing while supporting our continuous improvement initiatives to positively influence our lean efforts by performing the following duties:

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Role Purpose / Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyses drawings, sketches and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools and machine speeds and feed rates.
• Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.
• Analyzes routings during programming stage and updates processes to guarantee CNC machine tools are used to their fullest capability. This must be done using creativity, vision and an organized plan for the future.
• Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures, and outlines sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Create CNC Programs in line with routed operations using available software.
• Create set-up documents to supplement written programs.
• Revise and edit programs as necessary to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Observe operation of machine on trial run as necessary to prove programmed instructions.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers and suppliers regarding required tooling and fixturing.
• Develop and maintain standard programming guidelines for both processes and program creation.
• Eliminate hazards through sound engineering practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in the improvement process with responsibilities of assisting with any preparation work and follow up activities/action items generated from Kaizen events.
• Support “Best Practices” to achieve company goals for safety, delivery, cost and quality.
• Support “Continuous Improvement” initiatives on safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity using Lean tools such as A3/A4, PDCA, Standard Work, etc.