CNC/CAM Engineer (NPI)

Company: Horst Engineering & Mfg Co
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:This CNC/CAM Engineer role is an important member of our dedicated New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This is a unique hybrid role that acts as a center of excellence between Engineering and Manufacturing (Operations) teams. You will focus on the engineering and programming of CNC equipment including multi-axis lathes, Swiss screw machines, vertical machining centers, and grinders. You will split time between programming in an engineering environment and performing hands-on set-up on the production floor. Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop CNC programs that mirrors the best manufacturing methods to produces precision and ultra-precision components.
• Leverage parametric programming, macros, and CAM software to optimize programs.
• Set-up and operate production equipment during the initial process development of new parts.
• Optimize set-up, tool paths, material removal rates, finish, and yield.
• Train production personnel for smooth transition to mass production.
• Work within the Engineering & Manufacturing teams to develop manufacturing processes, preferred tooling & work-holding, in-process deburring and metrology that will become the approved work instructions to Production team.
• Manage programs and machine & tool set-up data within the company's product data management (PDM) and DNC systems.
• Serve as in-house subject matter expert, participating in lean events to optimize existing released products that can reduce set-up, reduce machine time, or otherwise improve productivity and quality.
• Stay in touch with the latest manufacturing technology through the research of equipment, software, tooling, and gaging systems.
• Make recommendations on productivity improvements related to technology investments. Other Responsibilities:
  • Support our cost estimating processes by developing and simulating manufacturing processes.
  • Perform tool and die work and assist with fixture building that supports NPI activities.
  • Support our Quality Assurance team by identifying inspection methods and programming advanced metrology such as CMM and vision systems.
  • Train other team members on machining techniques. Requirements:
    • Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
    • Five or more years of advanced manufacturing experience, preferably in a precision or ultra-precision machining centers.
    • Expert knowledge of CNC programming such as Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and Okuma controls, using advanced programming techniques such as parametric programming and macros.
    • Frequent user of CAM software programs such as Mastercam, PartMaker, or SolidCAM.
    • Familiar with operating with a manufacturing enterprise software - experience with EPCIOR or similar is bonus.
    • Strong knowledge of work-holding, tooling systems and set-up of CNC machines.Physical Requirements:
      • Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
      • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
      • Ability to push/pull up to 25 lbs. PI181389856

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