CNC Application Engineer

Mueller Water Products•Decatur, IL

3d•$79,709 - $109,587•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer (Application Engineer) will be responsible for developing and implementing machining processes throughout the different areas of Mueller Water Products. Work will include, but is not limited to, writing new CNC programs, developing necessary process documentation, producing parts at the machine to facilitate Quality First Article approvals, training operators, and documenting completion timelines. This is an active, hands-on position that is a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team that drives to accomplish commitments and is dedicated to improving the operation.

Requirements

Associate degree in an Engineering-related discipline is required. Equivalent, relevant experience will be considered.
2 plus years’ experience related to the application of CNC programming, cutting tools, and part work holding.
2 plus years’ experience programming “by hand” various brands of lathes.

Nice To Haves

1-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment involving high speed machining and automation is highly preferred.
Experience with Okuma and DMG Mori equipment is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
Experience with CAM software highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Machining process prove-outs per programming lists associated with various projects throughout the facility.
Updating appropriate process documentation to ensure setups, programs, and tooling information is accurate and available for Operations.
Active, hands-on participant in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operations issues as assigned.
Actively train Operations on new and existing machining processes.
Committed to delivering exceptional results.
Constructively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization to facilitate action and drive improvements.
Work constructively, efficiently, and effectively with all peer groups and other teams throughout the organization.