NC Aircraft Engineer III

TEL Staffing & HR•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the NC Aircraft Engineer III performs activities related to complex numerical control (NC) programming, including machining methods, tooling concepts, and programs for NC milling machines and lathes. The role may also act as a team leader, assigning work, maintaining workload schedules, and setting priorities to support timely completion of department goals and corporate objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Four years of machining, planning, tool design, or related manufacturing experience, including two years of experience as a numerical control engineer.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of machining and drafting methods, technical writing, and computer use.
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
High proficiency with Catia modeling, drafting, and Catia NC Mill function.
Demonstrated expertise and a proven track record supporting company policies and rules and consistently meeting objectives.

Responsibilities

Analyze engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and electronic models to determine machining methods, machine-tool selection, and material cut size.
Coordinate with planners, tool designers, engineering, and customers to finalize plans.
Develop cutter-motion logic by operation sequence and select spindle speeds and feed rates.
Check all aspects of NC programs and verify cutter paths using Vericut.
Develop operator setup sheets for numerical control machines.
Develop flat-pattern mylars and templates as required.
Produce 2-D Catia tool drawings as required.
As needed, act as team leader by assigning work tasks, maintaining workload schedules, and setting priorities.
Assist in training and guiding lower-level engineers.
Assist in formulating numerical control policies, procedures, and specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.