Production Configurator & Programmer

Production Configurator & Programmer
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Pay: Based on Experience

Position Overview
We are seeking a Production Configurator & Programmer to oversee and expand the site's existing production configurator used to create manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs). This position will play a key role in expanding the configurator across the entire product line while also leading CNC programming activities throughout the shop.
The Production Configurator & Programmer will work closely with Production Control, Engineering, Manufacturing Support, and shop-floor teams to develop automated BOMs, job routings, production work orders, CNC programs, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering and sales specifications, rules, and logic into the production configurator program
• Convert configurable designs into automated BOMs, process routings, assembly instructions, and CNC programs
• Write, maintain, and optimize cutting programs for the site's Laser-Plasma combo sheet steel cutter
• Write, maintain, and optimize programs for CNC lathes, mills, and other specialized manufacturing equipment
• Analyze engineering drawings to create tool paths using CAD/CAM software and select appropriate cutting tools
• Run simulations and physical test runs to verify program accuracy and optimize cycle times
• Identify and resolve issues between product configuration logic and physical machine production
• Work with the Production Control team to create discrete job routings and production work orders
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Support team on Cobot welder programming and operations
• Optimize machine programs and production processes to reduce waste and downtime
• Ensure configuration software is maintained and reflects current manufacturing capabilities
• Support the expansion and continuous improvement of the production configurator across the entire product line

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or related technical field, or technical certification in CNC programming or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of hands-on automation or CNC programming experience
• Experience with G-Code or equivalent CNC programming
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, such as Creo or Mastercam
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in make-to-order (MTO) and engineered-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments
• Experience with welding robot/Cobot programming and operation
• Experience programming and optimizing plasma and laser cutters
• Experience with ERP/MRP system integration, such as Oracle or SAP
• Experience with machine sequencing and production process optimization