Manufacturing Engineer I- CNC Programming

Essential Functions of the Position

• Create and provide CNC programs for the shop floor.
• Maintain all existing programs, databases' routings and drawings to be up to current revision levels.
• Set up and maintain computer manufacturing and production machines.
• Program precision computer equipment according to per-job specifications.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and other documentation.
• Write and maintain inspection and programming logs and manuals.
• Quote all new machined products to include any special tooling, gauging, and fixtures striving to achieve twenty-four-hour responsiveness.
• Cook up and maintain DCA information and create part routings and maintain systems for all items processed in the Machine Shop and Foundry in the products file.
• Enter all purchased complete items as well as create and enter all part numbers for all outside special QA requirements.
• Create Models in CREO and MasterCam for all parts that require manufacturing toolpath/part programs.
• Correspond with our customers engineering groups relating part Geometry issues/questions CAD data to includes (International Graphics Exchange Systems) step files etc.
• Develop and document all new equipment processes and standards that satisfy the needs of the manufacturing facility.
• Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing cost cutting, productivity, and efficiency methods.
• Direct, lead, and execute strategies to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed financial and operational targets.
• Carry out the directives of the Vice President of Operations in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to monthly safety, delivery, quality, production, inventory, and financial metrics.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other shifts and departments and organizations within and outside the organization.
• Align with established operating policies consistent with Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC's vision and mission.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Must have good attendance and be reliable.
• Support operations by filling in for production supervisors when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to edit, interpret, and program G code efficiently.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs.
• Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Understanding of plant equipment and production process.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree; or, High School Diploma/GED; and, Three (3) years experience as a CNC Machinist; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PLC programing preferred; and, Mastercam experience a plus.
• Fanuc (NC) Control, Mazak (EIA) experience, the ability to make hand edits, and the ability to manually code is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before the employees in the organization.
• The ability to manage delinquent suppliers and negotiate effectively is required.