Manufacturing Engineer II
Program lathes using CAMWorks software and SolidWorks
Establish machine speeds and feed rates and configuration of cuts using vendor software unique to each machine tool
Read and interpret product design drawings, specifications, and quality standards
Develop, maintain, and document setup sheets
Identify opportunities for process improvements and carries out improvement actions
Develop new and improved manufacturing methods (DFMA)
Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity, safety, quality, velocity, OTD, etc.
Participates in Operations safety program
Works with Technical Services for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency
Works closely with the engineering team and other manufacturing departments
Provide technical assistance to Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing organization
Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts
Create and maintain programs which includes selecting fixturing and cutting tools, and machine speeds and feeds; and creates process sheets and tooling lists for Boring Bar and Horizontal Machining Centers
Is a resource for capital projects and may prepare appropriation requests for capital projects
Write CEAs, evaluate vendor proposals, make recommendations, perform acceptance tests and manage new machine tool requisitions
Ability to work on more than one project at a time
Requisition tools
Assist with routing operation sequence, PFMEA's and cost estimates
Participate in the development of production methods, sequence of operations, and procedures for the most cost-effective method to produce components without compromising quality
Work closely with hourly Operators and instruct in routed production methods and procedures