Overview
Job Summary
Reporting to the Engineering Shared Services (ESS) Manager, this individual is responsible for leading and managing CNC operations, machine programming, and machining activities within the R&D Model Shop. The role includes managing CNC operators, programming, assembling and building engineering models and prototypes, including performing rework to manufactured components as needed.
The individual will manage daily CNC machining operations and ensure the set up and operation of all CNC machines, including tools and equipment, as well as general experimental machinery, recommending design changes in equipment, material and/or procedures. Supervise and operate/program CNC equipment and oversee end-to-end fabrication of high-precision components, test fixtures, and specialty tools or jigs. Maintains a reporting system that reflects schedules, performance, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
1. Provides direct management of CNC Operators and direct staff.
2. Mentoring and training of junior CNC operators, interns, apprentices, etc., as necessary.
3. Develop CNC machine shop procedures in and with company standards and objectives.
4. Makes budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and manpower for CNC shop area.
5. Provides direction to direct staff according to established policies and management guidance.
6. Leads CNC-machine programming and machining activities within the Model Shop, ensuring precision and quality across all fabricated components
7. Operate and programming Model Shop equipment, including setup and fabrication of high-precision components, test fixtures, and specialty tools
8. Consult and review engineering prototypes, for DFM/A, machining capabilities, finishes and secondary operations, tolerancing, and production readiness of 3D models and drawings.
9. Inspect finished work and confirm adherence to specified tolerance requirements.
10. Advise engineers in assembling parts according to design layouts and instructions, troubleshooting, and when designs need reworking as it pertains to prototyping and fabrication.
11. Participate in technical meetings and discussions to recommend design variations and consults on troubleshooting around problem areas.
12. Research and maintain materials, tooling, and machine shop techniques, and submit purchase requests for the model shop
13. Design and create 3D Models for shop fixtures and tooling. Experience with CREO preferred.
14. Maintain tooling inventory and keep tools and equipment according to machine-shop best practices and Werfen SOPs (as applicable).
Networking/Key relationships Will interface with groups across the organization as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
15. A minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience supervising or leading diverse machine shop operations. CPGMM Master Cam Certification is strongly desired.
16. Formal education or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Machinist with 10 years of hands-on experience.
17. Experience working in an R&D environment is highly desired.
Skills & Capabilities:
18. Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and select optimum tools and processes according to required precision levels
19. Ability to prioritize and manage workflow as needed.
20. Fluent in programming Mastercam Lathe / Mill
21. Fluent in Fanuc and G-Code code writing, interpretation, and manipulation.
22. Expert with 2-Axis Lathe, 3-Axis Machining, 6-7 Axis Mill Turn machining.
23. Knowledge of Tig Welding, 3D printing, waterjet, and sheet metal forming.
24. 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
Travel requirements:
Local travel, less than 10% of the time.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
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