Manufacturing Process Eng - Graham Corporation : Job Details

Position Summary : Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for driving value added analysis to identify and improve manufacturing process efficiencies. This role will drive process procedures for the entirety of the machining department including large CNC mills and Multi Axis CNC machining centers. Level I: Quality - Complete and accurate work performed efficiently Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed

Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc.,

Investigates special Machining instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements

Develop and document detailed production process plans for metal component manufacturing.

Participate in design reviews and manufacturing hand-off meetings to provide feedback relating to design for manufacturing.

Review all internal and customer design documentation to ensure all design and quality requirements can be met.

Develop, document, and maintain detailed process plans, including internal and external operation sequence, selection of appropriate manufacturing methods and machines, estimation of setup and run times.

Load and maintain standard part routings and work instructions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Design work holding fixtures for CNC machining operations to ensure design tolerances can be met, and to minimize machine setup times.

Develop work holding concepts.

Create complete and detailed fixture designs including 3D models and machining drawings.

Define efficient tool path's and cutting speeds and feeds for CNC machining of exotic and difficult to machine materials.

Program all CNC machining operations (lathe and mill)

Support machinists and supervisors throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely and successful component production.

Monitor part production for assigned parts to ensure manufacturing success.

Maintain open dialogue with machinist and production supervisors, and incorporate improvements to production processes, CNC programs, and documentation as needed to resolve problems and improve manufacturing efficiency and part quality.

Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve manufacturing problems, and provide direction and training to machinists when necessary to improve manufacturing effectiveness.

Support machinists and supervisors throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely and successful component production.

Monitor part production for assigned parts to ensure manufacturing success.

Maintain open dialogue with machinist and production supervisors, and incorporate improvements to production processes, CNC programs, and documentation as needed to resolve problems and improve manufacturing efficiency and part quality.

Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve manufacturing problems, and provide direction and training to machinists when necessary to improve manufacturing effectiveness.

Uses an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, calipers. micrometers , indicators ,gages .

Consistently meets customer's quality requirements and expectations.

Follow instructions - oral and/or written

Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions

Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of machinist and other employees of the department of lesser classification.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Superintendent or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.

Practices safety at all times while at work.

Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.

Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Continual Improvement suggestions

Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions

Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job

Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities

Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company

Requirements Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. Education and Training

• Associate's Degree in Manufacturing or engineering

Experience:

• Ten years of manufacturing experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Five years of direct CNC programming experience for lathes and mills with advanced 3D CAM software.
• Experience with common CNC controls (Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, Siemens, etc.) with thorough understanding of M&G machine code.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including a solid understanding of common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices .

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• National travel may be required
• Local travel may be required.

Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Must have proficiency in MS office .

Master Cam programming

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Strong organization and time management skills.

High attention to detail.

Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.

Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.

Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.

Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.

Requires excellent analytical and communication skills as well as the ability to mentor and provide direction to supporting personnel.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as geometric tolerances and drawing interpretation.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Proficient in math including algebra and geometry for first level engineering calculations and pricing models required. Additional skills for engineering modeling desired.

Use abstract ideas and concepts to construct and test completely new combinations and produce innovation.

Ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge related to our ERP application.

Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities; seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development.

Speaks effectively and persuasively on controversial or complex topics; listens and gets clarification; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; writes clearly, correctly, and informatively.

Have detailed knowledge of GD&T principal and professional knowledge of a variety of machining processes.

Team skills, working with machinists and project engineers to develop, maintain, and improve processes are very important. Strong mentor/coaching capability to team members and across departments.

Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Physical and Mental Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship. Ability to obtain US government security clearance is desired. Salary Description $80,000-105,000