CNC Process Engineer

ARCH•Woburn, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Process Engineer will analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the best method for production using existing manufacturing processes. This role involves creating, implementing, and troubleshooting CNC programs for new part startups using MasterCAM or Part Maker. The engineer will also determine the feasibility of designing new tooling or equipment, considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors. They will provide technical information regarding manufacturing processes, materials, and properties, and confer with customers to resolve design or process issues. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in working with customer drawings and models, creating and modifying models, and generating documentation for machinists. The engineer will direct and coordinate the manufacturing of prototype products, confer with vendors, and evaluate products against specifications. Knowledge of processes such as anodizing, chromate, and heat treat is important. Responsibilities include estimating production times, staffing, and costs, and conferring with management and staff to facilitate production. The role focuses on developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods to increase production levels while reducing costs, improving yields, quality, and safety. Troubleshooting process problems, identifying solutions to reduce downtime and maintenance costs, and developing/updating process procedures are key. A good working knowledge of metrology and understanding of SPC and Process Capability are required. The engineer will determine test methods and procedures for engineering changes, stay updated on new technologies, and assist in new product development. Technical presentations to customers and assistance with sales proposals are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university preferred.
Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology plus a minimum 5 years' of process engineering experience in a machine shop environment or at least 10 years of process engineering/programming experience in a machine shop environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, machine drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Possess knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software, CAD and CAM programming software such as Solidworks, MasterCam, and Part Maker or other manufacturer software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university

Responsibilities

Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the best method for production using existing manufacturing processes.
Creates, implements, and troubleshoots CNC programs for new part startups using MasterCAM or Part Maker.
Determines feasibility of designing new tooling or equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations.
Confers with customers to clarify or resolve problems in developing designs or processes.
Proficient working with customer drawings & models, creating and modifying models, and creating documentation to support machinists.
Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Is knowledgeable regarding processes such as anodizing, chromate, heat treat, grinding, etc.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Confers with manufacturing management, programmers and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving production costs, yields, quality, and safety.
Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
Develops and updates process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable.
Has good working knowledge of metrology to facilitate interaction with inspectors.
Has understanding of SPC and Process Capability.
Determines the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
Keeps abreast of latest products, services, and technologies, and assists in developing new products and enhancement of existing ones.
Performs technical presentations to customers and prospects.
Assists in the development and generation of formal sales proposal documentation on customer solutions.