Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer

Eaton Corporation•Cleveland, OH

3d•$71,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems Aerospace division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer. This position is part of our Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division located in our Euclid, OH facility. The Euclid facility has approximately 330 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace Fuel Pumping components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. The ME Programmer will be responsible for creating and revising CNC machining programs to meet engineering, quality, and efficiency requirements. The Special Process ME also leads Manufacturing Engineering projects across the High-Performance Work Teams and will focus on execution and implementation of best practices, including process troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Executes strategic vision related to assigned functional responsibilities to include: cost out / overhead optimization, CONC/DPPM reduction, leads lean continuous improvement activities related to productivity, and waste reduction improvements. Interface as necessary with internal Customers, Supply Chain, Engineering, ELSS and other disciplines to assure safety, quality, and cost control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
Minimum of 1 + years of CNC programming experience with responsibilities as an engineer, CNC programmer and machinist, specifically with complex lathe, mill, 5-axis, grinding, shaping, hobbing operations in a precision manufacturing environment.
Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
3 years related to CNC Programming.
2 years of experience leading manufacturing in a union manufacturing environment.
Design, operations, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Excellent working knowledge of SPC and Six-Sigma principles.
Strong knowledge of G-code, Mazatrol and Proficient with CNC lathe and mill, 5-axis specific programming, including live tooling, sub spindles, Y-axis milling , and multi axis machining.
Keen knowledge of materials, eg. stainless steel, titanium, aluminum and mild steels, and how they behave under machining and heat treat.
Advanced experience in Mastercam with the ability to create and optimize tool paths for complex geometries.

Responsibilities

Develop, prepare, and maintain complete cost-efficient programs for CNC machines for product hardware of above average complexity.
Design and implement routers, operational process sketches, fixturing and gages for safe and efficient manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing of aerospace hardware.
Manage multiple projects across complex work teams.
Interact with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products.
Participates in design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
Design, develop, and implement efficient CNC machining processes to produce high-quality production parts by creating and revising CNC machining programs and verifying program success through prove-outs.
Develop, prepare and maintain complete cost-efficient manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity in order to meet/exceed the departmental goals of L.U., MPS, scrap and lead time.
Understand shop capacity planning related to equipment, processes and manning.
Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.
Assists others in root cause and failure analysis as required.
Determine all tooling, gauging, programing, and equipment requirements as needed.
Optimize existing assembly and test utilization through upgraded and improved tooling, programming, and first pass yield.
Provide support to floor issues across the manufacturing facility.
Develop and implement acceptance criteria, procedure/work instructions, setup instructions, quality management alerts regarding assembly capabilities and training materials in accordance with internal/external requirements.
Perform Maintenance of production routings and time standards related to changes in process or equipment.
Assist Quality with root cause and corrective actions to resolve issues involving discrepant product or material and support efforts to create more consistent quality manufacturing.
Conduct time studies, evaluate and maintain time standards.
Support the planning, procurement, and maintenance of specialized tooling for all equipment to ensure constant availability to manufacturing as well as continuously improve the manufacturing process through upgrades and improvements to current tooling supply and sourcing.
Promote culture of Continuous Improvement and understand lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations.
Drive short-term and long-term improvements to achieve goals outlined on Value Stream Maps.
Participate in kaizen events, i.e., set-up reduction, Standard Work, 5S, and problem-solving activities.