Principal Machinist

Werfen•Bedford, MA

15d

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Job Summary Reporting to the Engineering Shared Services (ESS) Manager, individual must be able to program, assemble, and assist in the building of engineering models and prototypes, including performing rework to manufactured components as needed. Individual shall work in close coordination with the Model Shop Supervisor. The individual shall be able to operate all Model Shop equipment including equipment set-up and programming required for end-to-end fabrication of a variety of high-precision components, test fixtures, and speciality tools or jigs. Individual shall lead model shop CNC-Machine activities, oversee shop tools and equipment, and support calibration and procurement activities as required. Individual may need to consult with engineering regarding DMF/DFA activities, review 3d CAD models, and participate in general problem-solving as it pertains to prototyping and fabrication. Individual may be required to perform the proxy duties for the Model Ship Supervisor when he/she is absent.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience supervising or leading diverse machine shop operations.
CPGMM Master Cam Certification strongly desired
Formal education or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Machinist with 10 years of hands-on experience
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and select optimum tools and processes according to required precision levels
Ability to prioritize and manage workflow as needed
Fluent in programming Mastercam Lathe/Mill 3D printer software, and Waterjet software
Fluent in Fanuc and G-Code code writing, interpretation, and manipulation
Expert with 2-Axis Lathe, 3-Axis Machining, 6-7 Axis Mill Turn Machining
Knowledge of Tig Welding, 3D printing, waterjet, and sheet metal forming
Knowledge of current technologies needed for importing CAD files for conversion to CNC programs, organization systems, and long-term storage to preserve specialty processes and techniques unique to components created at Instrumentation Laboratories

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an R&D environment is highly desired
Experience with CREO preferred

Responsibilities

Shall consult on and review engineering prototypes for DFM/A, machine capabilities, finishes and secondary operations, tolerancing, and production readiness
Shall inspect finish work and confirm adherence to specified tolerance requirements.
May assist/advise engineers in assembling parts according to design layouts and instructions, troubleshooting, and when designs need reworking
May participate in technical meetings and discussions to recommend design variations and consults on troubleshooting around problem areas
May participate and provide input in the testing of early instrument modules
Shall research and maintain materials, tooling, and machine ship techniques, and submit purchase requests for the model shop
Shall be able to design and create 3D models for shop fixtures and tooling. Experience with CREO preferred
Provide input on the budget needed for new machinery, tooling, software, repairs, and general shop operations
Shall maintain tooling inventory and keep tools and equipment according to machine-shop best practices and Werfen SOPs (as applicable).
Shall adhere to all shop safety requirements and Werfen SOPs (as applicable).