Application Engineer

Essential Functions

• Program various pieces of CNC equipment across multiple sites to support critical and high-value projects milling, turning, and grinding, multi-spindle, multi-axis, and Swiss-style programs for manufacture of medical devices, implants, and instruments.
• Analyze drawings, design models, and sketches to determine dimensions and configuration of cuts, select cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates according to shop processes, customer specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Participate in process development projects and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) with internal and external teams.
• Revise programs to eliminate instruction errors, omissions, and update programs with new technology and methods to improve efficiency; meet customer delivery dates.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to help develop Process Control Plans, Manufacturing Inspection Plans, and gaging/fixturing requirements.
• Machine set-up skills required to accomplish first article parts and short-run NPI products. Coordinate with Quality Engineering for occasional small production runs if needed.
• Design fixtures for post-processing operations.
• Adhere to the TOMZ Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of NC Code, Tooling, and Manufacturing Processes.
  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM (SolidWorks and Esprit preferred).
  • Blueprint reading and knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Effective communication to all levels of internal and external customers.
  • Ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems.