Manufacturing Engineer I (CNC Programming)

Key responsibilities:

- Performs with autonomy, in accordance with department and/or project instructions, schedules and processes requirements to:

- Create production documentation, such as, Setup sheet, CNC programs in NX CAM Software and routings.

- Verify programs in vericut.

- Create cutting tools in TDM.

- Develop the production process to improve the performance standard.

- Establish new production processes.

- Provides Quality Notification disposition where required

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

- Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Precision/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

- Minimum 3 years hands on working experience in CNC programming especially in oil and gas, automotive, ordnance or aerospace industries

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in CNC process creation

- Strong understanding in CNC machining concepts with experience in machining process plans, tool selection, first article proofing and machine tool evaluation

- Mill-Turn CNC machining process ( Like WFL, Mazak) creation capability is preferable

- Knowledge in 2 or more machine controller is preferable

- Detailed & Strong knowledge of Unigraphics-NX CAD / CAM, NX Post software, Vericut, and other simulation software

- Able to read engineering drawings and understanding GD&T requirements

- Strong knowledge in cutting tools and fixturing

- Possess good interpersonal, and planning and communication skills

- Able to work independently on the more varied and complex tasks without direct supervision

- Knowledge of Teamcenter or equivalent PLM applications

- Basic knowledge of Quality and HSE Management systems

- Basic SAP knowledge will be an advantage

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

- Basic Product Training

- Shop orientation – process, practice and capabilities

- Manufacturing Engineering SOP/LWIs

- NX CAM, Teamcenter, Vericut and CNC specific controller and simulation Training

- HSE Trainings

- SAP Trainings

RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work together with CNC Programmers and engineers

- Internal – CNC Programmers / Production / Planning / Quality / Engineering personnel

- External – Software / Tooling suppliers / manufacturing vendors

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Create, manage, maintain and monitor CNC process & manufacturing documentations in NX and TCE

Maintain, sustain and update the technical libraries of CAD/CAM systems

Support First Past Yield (FPY), improve quality, turn-a-round time and cost through prevention

Source and identify new cutting tool and best practice cutting strategies to further improve the cost structure

Continuously improve CNC program generation procedure to reduce processing time and reduce debug time during First Article runs

Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing process to reduce programming and machining time

Ensuring all stakeholders are communicated on the requirements and expectations prior to the start of any manufacturing of new part numbers

Perform additional manufacturing related assignments as per supervisor's direction.