Mechanical and Machining Engineer

YK Solutions • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical and Machining Engineer will develop in-house machining capability and deliver high-quality precision parts for the Quality department. The role contributes to the design and development of new products and leads production and prototype tooling and finish machining. The engineer will work on components used in nuclear reactors that are in operation or in design, construction, and testing, and will develop manufacturing solutions with a particular focus on ceramics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of mechanical design and machine-shop experience.
• Experience with ceramic machining processes, including wire EDM, diamond grinding, and CNC milling.
• Knowledge of standard machine-shop manufacturing processes and setups.
• Expertise in SolidWorks, MasterCAM, and/or similar software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art machining equipment.
• Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine-shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming.
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection procedures.
• Experience with precision conventional and advanced metrology systems, such as CMMs and 3D imaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house machining capability and deliver high-quality precision parts to the Quality department.
• Design and machine production tooling, fixturing, and finished-part prototypes.
• Analyze customer part drawings for design for manufacturability (DFM) and recommend changes to optimize manufacturing.
• Review quality concerns identified during piece-part inspections and develop solutions.
• Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine-shop equipment; ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Lead cost optimization and cost-reduction initiatives related to machining processes.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and machining methodologies and techniques.
• Collaborate with external machine-shop facilities to address capacity and scheduling issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time