CAM Applications Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

7d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Core Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a CAM applications engineer with multi-axis numerical control (NC) programming expertise to join its Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Deployment team. Pratt & Whitney manufactures complex aerospace components for commercial and military engine programs. The engineer provides innovative NC solutions to Module Center Operations and Repair Operations, with occasional support for suppliers and joint venture partners. The role elevates the methods and technology used by requesting NC programming departments and works across Design and Manufacturing teams to identify CAM tools and standard methodologies that make effective use of Engineering Product Definition in a Computer Aided Manufacturing environment. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the relevant program or contract. No security clearance is required. The posted salary range is $107,500–$204,500. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to the conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience programming lathes, mill-turns, and multi-axis mills using Siemens NX.
Strong working knowledge of CNC controls, including Siemens, Fanuc, Okuma OSP, Heidenhain, and Allen Bradley, and macro programming.
Advanced knowledge of high-speed machining techniques, dynamic toolpath application, cutting-tool technology, and machine-tool capabilities to design NC programs incorporating sound machining processes.
High proficiency in Siemens NX CAD, including assembly modeling, WAVE linking, and surface modeling as applied to CAM workflow.
U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
Ability and willingness to learn NX Post Configurator and IS&V customization.
Prior use of data acquisition systems or understanding of their concepts.
Advanced TCL programming experience; a full understanding of other programming languages, including NX Open, Python, C, and Perl, is highly desirable.
System design and integration skills.
Six years of experience with machine-control logic and post-processor creation.

Responsibilities

Provide CAM application solutions for process development on new product introduction and support cost reduction for mature products through improved processing time, efficient CAM technology, and mistake-proofing techniques.
Integrate closed-loop methodologies using on-machine probing and data collection to enable process control and reduce operator intervention, including Siemens probing cycles and Renishaw Inspection Plus probing cycles.
Recommend ways to optimize programs and machine-tool capabilities using machining-modeling software such as Third Wave Production Module.
Provide expertise and leadership in NC verification software, including CGTech Vericut and NX Integrated Simulation & Verification (IS&V).
Support continuous improvement of documented standard methodologies and standard work for the NC sub-discipline.
Support the enterprise transition from NX Post Builder to NX Post Configurator with IS&V, driving projects with internal customers from initial data capture through completion.
Support testing and creation of standard work for the enterprise transition to model-based definition in the CAM discipline, including Teamcenter Manufacturing Resource Library and Shop Floor Connect.
Support legacy standalone CAM tools and integrated NX utilities, and develop and complete plans to modernize or retire them as needed.
Support annual NX release activities, including software testing and manufacturing custom-data migration.