Engineering Technician (Turning)

Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.•Chardon, OH

74d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Technician reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will serve as a key technical resource bridging manufacturing engineering and CNC programming functions for all lathes and turning operations. This hands-on role focuses on developing and implementing manufacturing processes, creating technical documentation, and supporting new product development through practical engineering solutions and CNC turning expertise.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field OR 7+ years of hands-on experience in CNC Turning as a programmer or higher
3+ years combined experience in manufacturing engineering and CNC programming
Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks) and CAM programming
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
Experience with multi-axis CNC Lathes
Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining parameters
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR
Must not be a prohibited person under the Gun Control Act (GCA)

Nice To Haves

Experience in firearms manufacturing or precision machining industry
Background in lean manufacturing principles
Experience with Mastercam or similar CAM software
NIMS certifications
Experience training and mentoring others in technical processes

Responsibilities

Develop and implement new manufacturing processes, with a focus on CNC machining operations
Program and set up CNC equipment (CNC lathes, mill-turns, Gun Drills, Reaming, and Rifling machines) for new products and process improvements
Create and optimize machining processes to improve efficiency and product quality
Provide hands-on technical support for production issues and process optimization
Create detailed technical drawings and specifications using CAD software (SolidWorks)
Develop comprehensive setup documentation and work instructions for manufacturing processes
Design and implement jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing capabilities
Maintain accurate documentation of process parameters, tooling, and fixturing
Lead standardization efforts in machining departments
Implement and document best practices for manufacturing processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization
Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks
Support prototype development and first article inspections
Program and validate new machining operations
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability
Develop and document new manufacturing processes for product launches