ENG Numerical Control Machining Programmer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Responsible for numerical control (NC) programming for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), including preparing associated work instructions and providing shop-floor support and troubleshooting. The role works with individual and multidisciplinary teams of design, manufacturing, and quality personnel in production areas to determine manufacturing design practices, process plans, equipment setup and tooling requirements, programming needs, and schedule commitments. The programmer incorporates software and programming strategies for advanced manufacturing and inspection techniques. Product definitions may be supplied in paper or electronic model formats, so 3-D CAD is required. The role uses both paper and electronic formats to produce information supporting NC program generation, post-processing, and shop-floor downloads; provides software quality assurance support, including user testing of new and existing software systems; and supports the transition from drawing-centric to model-centric manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered in place of the education and experience requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Experience with computer programming, 3-D CAD systems, and CMMs.
Knowledge and experience using desktop computer systems and standard office software.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings of mechanical equipment and components, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Strong spatial visualization skills and competency in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to complete a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation if accepting an offer.
Ability to meet applicable DOE counterintelligence evaluation requirements if required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science—such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Industrial Technology—from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-accredited U.S. program or a designated equivalent.
Experience may range from two to fifteen or more years, depending on career level.
Experience with machine shops and dedicated machining and inspection equipment.
Specific inspection experience with Quindos 6/7, Q7CAD, and I++ Simulator.
Familiarity with established procedures and processes for cybersecurity, quality, and change control of developed programs.

Responsibilities

Program numerical control systems for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
Prepare associated work instructions and provide shop-floor support, including troubleshooting.
Work with design, manufacturing, and quality personnel to determine manufacturing design practices, process plans, equipment setup and tooling requirements, programming needs, and schedule commitments.
Incorporate software and programming strategies for advanced manufacturing and inspection techniques.
Use paper and electronic formats to generate information for NC machining program generation, post-processing, and shop-floor download.
Provide software quality assurance support, including user testing for new and existing software systems.
Support the transition from drawing-centric to model-centric manufacturing.
Interact routinely with multiple machine shops, both internally and externally.
Advise on equipment selection and techniques for detailed machining or inspection requirements.
Check out and prove in programs, including providing at-the-machine assistance and applying established procedures for cybersecurity, quality, and change control.
Write technical specifications or procedures.