Senior Production Engineer - CNC Programmer

Responsibilities

• Generate CNC programs for milling, turning and swiss machines using CAM software (ESPRIT - G Code).
• Provide hands on support to the CNC machinists during new product introduction and day to day production.
• Specify and support the onboarding of new CNC equipment based on production needs.
• Create bills of material, routings, and cost estimates for new products and updates to existing products and processes.
• Conceptualize and design fixturing and tooling required in a manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate non-conforming product and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Implement cost cutting ideas by reducing waste and processing.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and SPC in manufacturing areas.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Production teams to ensure smooth implementation of processes.
• Train production staff on new processes and provide technical support where required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in all processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering prefered.
• Vocational trade school education prefered.
• 3 - 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to multiple types of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to CNC machining centers (milling, turning, swiss), robotics, automation cells, and assembly equipment.
• Hands on experience cutting a variety of metals and plastics including but not limited to: titanium, stainless, copper, aluminum, peek.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and ESPRIT CAM or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and G Code programming.
• Good knowledge of process development.
• Experience in the use of hand tools and inspection equipment such as vernier calipers, dial indicators, gages, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and perform a wide range of activities.
• Ability to work under a timeline with focus, urgency and accountability.
• Ability to solve basic to moderate technical problems.
• Strong computer experience including MS Office.
• Understanding of 5S & Lean Principles.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work in a machine shop environment.
• Zoller experience a plus.
• SAP experience.