Process Development Engineer

Wolfram Manufacturing•Austin, TX

2d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a highly experienced Process Development Engineer to work directly alongside our Engineering Director. This hire is about capacity: more parts, more fun, more processes and opportunities to optimize and automate. Whether it is bringing a new part online for automated production, conducting design for manufacturing reviews with customers or doing triage on one of the unique ways manufacturing can surprise you – this is fun stuff. This role is not in a vacuum – it is part of a team. You will work closely with our Production Engineering Manager, who owns scheduling, floor execution, and process data in OnTakt — our internal production platform. They aim the artillery and you bring it. This is a hands-on role, not just a desk job. Proving out a process improvement or brand new part is all yours. Something wrong with the machine and you know how to make it better – let’s do it. We are nerds and makers to the core. We love data and working through problems. There may be some D&D players, but we don’t rely on luck. This is an individual contributor role. No direct reports.

Requirements

Multi-axis CNC programming experience — turning, milling, live tooling
Experience programming for tight tolerances in hardened or stainless materials
Proficiency in at least one professional CAM platform (Mastercam, Esprit, Hypermill, TopSolid, or equivalent — we use TopSolid and will provide training for the right candidate)
Ability to read and program directly from engineering drawings
Clear documentation habits — you write things down so others can follow them
Self-directed work style — you can absorb direction, then execute independently
US Person status - required for the nature of our work
Ability to pass a Firearms Background Check (NICS) – required for the nature of our work

Nice To Haves

Swiss-type lathe programming experience
EDM programming (wire or sinker)
Okuma OSP or Fanuc control familiarity
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely related field is a bonus, but a life well lived in this world carries equal weight.

Responsibilities

Develop creative manufacturing processes primarily but not exclusively for CNC machines
Program these manufacturing processes for our various CNC machines
Prove out the processes on the CNC’s
Help design and make fixtures, tools, and even new machines or automations as necessary
Document CNC processes clearly in OnTakt — setup sheets, work instructions, and in-system process notes for excellent handoffs
Support production operators with troubleshooting and slack support
Maintain and improve the health and performance of these processes
Communicate clearly and respectfully with the team
Continually look for opportunities to improve the shop way of life – processes, programs, or otherwise
Work closely with our Engineering Director to keep a reliable high standard of execution