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Latitude Corp.

We are looking for a Machining Process Engineer to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical - Ability to freely move about the plant floor with or without accommodation to review and analyze workflows.
• Working Hours - full-time employment
• Personal Traits - Leadership and good communication skills with ability to interface and communicate effectively with various department personnel and supervisors. Intensity to deliver on customer commitments and continually reduce lead time/project implementation time.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, defining, reviewing, and analyzing Machining production processes. Responsible for the development and introduction of new products into production and ensuring their manufacturability. Responsible for accuracy of work instructions and product flow, as well as technical troubleshooting of new and modified products. Responsible for identifying and evaluating product cost savings options. Responsible for identifying new machining equipment and technologies to improve processes.

• Develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Participate and/or lead the planning of new or revised products and processes launch for the Value Stream.
• Project manage and support the implementation of new equipment and technology for machining to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality and sales engineering to ensure that products meet quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Mentor and train machining operators on new processes or equipment.
• Apply customers concepts or blueprints to manufacturing methods to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Create Internal Drawings and Method of Manufacturing for Machining.
• Create and process development jobs to support product manufacturability.
• Oversee first production run ensuring productivity and quality targets are met.
• Review methods of manufacturing, BOMs and routings to ensure that they accurately reflect the process followed on the floor.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Demonstrable natural curiosity and critical thinking
• Ability to design and apply lean manufacturing concepts
• Ability to understand and explain processes, schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals
• Demonstrated skill in solving highly technical problems on complex, tight tolerance parts
• Experience with:
• • 3 axis and live tooling CNC Turning
  • 3, 4, and 5 axis Vertical and Horizontal Milling
  • Swiss Turning equipped with a LFV option, high pressure coolant and programmable in the B-axis.
  • Boring, broaching, and other machine operations
  • Metrology and various measurement techniques
  • Master Cam and CMM programming a plus
• Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) software, solid works preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong accuracy with attention to detail

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or related field with at least 3 years' experience working in metal machining environment, or 15 years machining experience in a broad array of equipment focused on process improvement, in lieu of degree.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.