Manufacturing Engineer / NC Programmer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

12d•$87,480 - $131,280•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Manufacturing Engineer / NC Programmer Location: Lafayette, Indiana We are seeking a skilled NC Programmer to join our team at the Lafayette Large Engine Facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NX CAD/CAM software, multi axis machining, probing cycles, and Vericut verification. This role requires high proficiency in various software and tools, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

Candidates will be required to possess skilled proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, excellent written and oral communication skills, and be a team player willing to work with various departments of the Caterpillar manufacturing team
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Judgment and Decision Making: Working Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
Lean Manufacturing: Working Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Manufacturing Equipment: Working Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Manufacturing Processes: Extensive Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Manufacturing Safety: Extensive knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Extensive Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Problem Management Process - MFG: Extensive Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

Nice To Haves

Four-year Engineering degree (Mechanical or Industrial) or relevant experience is desired

Responsibilities

Proficiency in NX CAD/CAM version 2000 or greater
Adeptness in NX Post Builder (Siemens, Fanuc, DMG, and Mazak controls)
Experience with Vericut 9.0 or greater
Knowledge to build NC control
Develop machine kinematics
Import solid model tools to the library
Ability to customize machine simulations
In-depth knowledge of Teamcenter and the Machine Resource Library
Familiarity with Creo version 7 or greater
Well-versed in Siemens, Fanuc, DMG, and Mazak G&M code
Experience with HMC, Gantry (head changer), and multi-axis machining centers
Mill turn experience
Strong print reading skills, including understanding basic GD&T
Advanced knowledge of tool application
Ability to interpret tools, fixture, and NC layout drawings
Capability to calculate cutting feed and speeds by referencing manufacturers' recommendations
Skill in deciphering NC code written by a machine tool supplier and converting that code to NX CAD/CAM
Understanding of Renishaw probing cycles
Write probe cycles for Fanuc and Siemens controls using Renishaw Inspection Plus for Part sensing and applying block skip functions
Locating features and applying offsets
Probe various features and perform calculations