Programming Engineer - Cannon INdustries : Job Details

Cannon Industries A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers' standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001, and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment. General Job Description: This individual must function as a technical leader for the organization, with the responsibility of expediting the process flow of jobs through the factory from post order entry to the shipment of the product to the customer. All work must be performed in a timely and cost effective manner. In this role, the engineer is required to perform complex engineering and/or design tasks that require the development of new and improved techniques and procedures. RequirementsMinimum Qualifications: Position is located in Rochester, NY

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches
• Good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and MRP Systems
• Solid understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints at an advanced level
• Experience in the utilization of lean manufacturing practices and ISO Quality Systems
• Three years or more of manufacturing/sheet metal with welding fabrication knowledge
• CNC machining / programming background is a plus
• Ability to design & model in 3D CAD Software, Solidworks Preferred

Production Specific Duties:

Voices all concerns while working with other production staff, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Vice President of Operations to resolve any and all current or potential problems affecting the production schedule

Review all new project release packages to verify that customer's specifications are achievable. Participate in new-product-launch meetings

Assist Quality Assurance with establishing inspection documents and procedures

Recommend continuous improvement actions for improving work processes

Departmental Specific Duties:

Responsible for all phases of the CNC Programming Process, review Bill of Materials for purchasing to facilitate pricing inquiries, calculating material usages, etc.

Perform all phases of Project Management duties including cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, and working to ensure quality production and on time shipping of customer orders

Create detailed drawings for flat blank layouts using CAD system

Monitor actual time and material standards vs. quoted time and material standards

Drive process improvement to generate cost reduction

Help write the process sheets (travelers) for the jobs

Ensure all programs are updated with any modifications from the previous run

Design machining, inspection and assembly fixtures

Provide technical direction to operators as needed

Design tooling and gauges as needed to ensure customers quality requirements are achievable

Control proper revision levels for all programs in the company database

Measurement Tools:

On time delivery to customers

Quality performance recognized in scrap reduction and minimized process variation

Decrease in job setup time on all equipment

Cost savings for production; including tooling

Project management and document control organization skills