Sr. R&D Machining Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Newark, DE

1d•$82,720 - $135,465•Onsite

About The Position

Carry out a broad range of R&D machining engineering duties, including new product prototyping, computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), finite element analysis (FEA), machining of prototypes (milling, grinding, EDM, lapping, other), supplier interface, customer interface and project management. Collaborates and works with Engineers and Technicians in the R&D group to manufacture new products from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composite materials. Lead lower level employees, including direct supervision, setting and reviewing performance goals, personnel development and hiring. Assist with expansion activities, including specifying new equipment, conducting trials on new equipment, capital justifications, procedure writing and transfer of successful products to manufacturing. All results will be documented (data summaries, Work Instructions, reports) and successful new products will be transferred to manufacturing (specifying equipment, training personnel, monitoring results).

Requirements

MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience or BS in same fields with 5+ years of experience.
Strong background with CAM (MasterCam), CAD (Solidworks/Creo), finite element analysis (FEA) and EC software
Experience with machining environment, including milling, grinding, turning, lapping, EDM and other
Experience with GD&T and inspection equipment, hand tools, visual tools, etc.
Working knowledge of machining advanced materials (ceramics, composites, other)
Demonstrated ability to lead team of engineers and technicians
Hands on and very direct approach to problem solving
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, data bases, graphics, Email, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications a strong plus, such as CAM, CAD, GD&T, ISO, Black Belt, CMM, Lean/Kaizen, others

Responsibilities

Lead machining related functions for R&D, including CAD, CAM, CMM programming, other
Machining (milling, grinding, EDM, lapping, other) of prototypes manufactured from advanced composite materials
Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others)
Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others)
Participate in prototyping activities in line with 5-year plan, including design, planning and scheduling, documentation, customer interface, supplier interface, and hands-on activities
Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs)
Participate in Lean/Kaizen events with goals of increasing efficiency, enhancing quality and improving output
Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation, specifying equipment, conducting training, and monitoring results