Job Summary:
This is a highly technical role requiring someone who can take a part from drawing/CAD model through programming, setup, prove-out, first article approval, and production release. NOT a programming-only or engineering-only role.
Responsibilities:
- CNC Programming & Process Development: create CNC programs using CAD/CAM
- Software, develop machining strategies, convert drawings/models into production-ready programs, select tooling and machining processes, optimize cycle times
- Setup, Prove-Out & Production Release: perform machine setups, run first articles, prove out new programs, validate dimensions/tolerances, troubleshoot, release jobs into production
- Manufacturing Support: technical support to machinists, support
- Engineering changes, troubleshoot production challenges, improve manufacturing processes
Requirements:
- 8+ years production machining experience, 5+ years CNC programming
- Strong hands-on CNC programming and machining; direct experience with
- Mazak (Integrex or mills) OR Star Swiss machines
- Programming experience with PartMaker and/or Mazatrol (plus general
- CAD/CAM)
- Blueprint reading, first article experience, troubleshooting ability
PREFERRED:
- Precision medical device manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing environments