Senior Numerical Control Machining Programmer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for numerical control (NC) programming for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), including associated work instructions, shop-floor support, and troubleshooting. The role works with individual and multidisciplinary teams of design, manufacturing, and quality personnel in production areas to determine manufacturing design practices, process plans, equipment setup and tooling requirements, programming needs, and schedule commitments. The programmer incorporates software and programming strategies for advanced manufacturing and inspection techniques. Product definition may be provided in paper or electronic formats, so 3-D CAD is required. The role uses paper and electronic formats to generate information for NC machining program generation, post-processing, and shop-floor download; provides software quality assurance support, including user testing of new and existing software systems; and supports the transition from drawing-centric to model-centric manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Fifteen or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered in place of the education and years-of-experience requirements.
Experience with computer programming, 3-D CAD systems, and CMMs.
Knowledge and experience using desktop computer systems and standard office software.
Ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Strong spatial visualization skills and competency in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. Employees are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science, such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Industrial Technology, from an ABET EAC-accredited U.S. program or a stated equivalent.
Experience with machine shops and dedicated machining and inspection equipment.
Inspection experience with Quindos 6/7, Q7CAD, and I++ Simulator.
Typical relevant experience may range from two to fifteen-plus years.

Responsibilities

Program numerical control (NC) systems for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
Provide associated work instructions and shop-floor support, including troubleshooting.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality personnel to determine manufacturing practices, process plans, equipment setup requirements, tooling requirements, programming needs, and schedule commitments.
Incorporate software and programming strategies for advanced manufacturing and inspection techniques.
Use paper and electronic product definitions and 3-D CAD to generate information for NC machining program generation, post-processing, and shop-floor download.
Provide software quality assurance support, including user testing for new and existing software systems.
Support the transition from drawing-centric to model-centric manufacturing.
Interact routinely with multiple machine shops, internally and externally.
Advise on equipment choices and techniques for detailed machining or inspection requirements.
Check out and prove in programs, including providing at-the-machine assistance and following established procedures for cybersecurity, quality, and change control.
Write technical specifications or procedures.