Manufacturing Engineer II CNC Automation and Programming

Effectively support the manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment and new product introduction for all plants. This includes the conception and development of solutions for daily interruptions, continuous process improvement and the coordination with cross functional teams for the implementation of various types of equipment including automation equipment and procedures to maximize production performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant production by responding to line disruptions and issues in a multi-plant operation
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
• Design and build custom equipment, tooling, and fixtures requiring automation through PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and safety systems
• Provide PLC, HMI, and robotic programming support for all plants

Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for manufacturing equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

Support CNC machining operations through program development, tooling selection, setup improvements, and process standardization.

Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify and implement CNC process improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity.

Create and maintain CNC programming documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions to support manufacturing operations.

• Work with vendors on specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, or parts
• Confer with other manufacturing engineers and product engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Manage all projects through planning, development, and implementation
• Collaborate with other manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturing consistency across the corporation
• Conduct production time studies as needed
• Work and communicate in a team environment
• Other duties may be assigned as required by the company
  
  

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position.  Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case-by-case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • List any other Certifications
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • 4-7 years industrial experience
  • Knowledge of and training in PLC, HMI, robotic, and CNC programming

Experience with CNC machining centers, lathes, tooling systems, and machining best practices

Ability to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using G-code and CAM software

Experience troubleshooting machining processes, tool wear issues, dimensional concerns, and cycle-time improvements

Familiarity with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred

• Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Beijer, and Motoman preferred
• Panasonic and ABB desirable

• Understanding of Machine tool operations
• Machine tool building principles and practices, including OSHA & safety
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office

• Core Competencies:
  • Creativity
  • Analytical
  • Practical