Machine Process Design Engineer

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will execute activities for designing digital machine processes and standards for advanced manufacturing equipment. You’ll work with both metallics and composite manufacturing processes executing the design and development of digital processes and resources. Objectives also include driving the advancement of enterprise knowledge and capability within the field of Systems Engineering, specifically machine process design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Technology is preferred.
At least 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering design experience functions including working with Metallics and Composites materials, and experience designing digital machine processes and standards for CNC or similar.
Comprehensive understanding of the processes and workflows that are associated with machine programming and the design of standard work.
Understanding of CAD/CAM including data movement from part design to machine and back to part design is required.
Experience with CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA v5 or v6, Prefer Catia 3DX experience.
Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
Excellent communicator, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in process design research and development is a plus.
Preferred experience designing / creating machine processes and programs through the post processor life cycle using machine simulations such as Vericut

Responsibilities

Creation and maturation of advanced operational technologies to support machine application laws for multi-axis equipment which includes design and development of a complete machine simulation capability.
Development of sequencing logic for cutting tool technology, machine execution, and sub-system automation through the CAD/CAM system while integrating machine functions into software models to support machine application.
Develop and implement policies, procedures and programs uniquely conceived to promote the Manufacturing Innovation mission and industrialization of new technologies.
Execute complex technical assignments and projects, including the development of machine fabrication support through the CAD/CAM system for flight critical aerospace components and assemblies.
Implement and monitor the effectiveness of process design activities that reduce and control variation to achieve the planned target levels for process design certification.
Develop and chronicle detailed records of best practice and standards including data requirements and approach which includes machine & cutter stability through process design and analysis
Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to machine process and part quality throughout the full manufacturing process lifecycle (CAD/CAM, Post Processing, Machine Control, Metrology)