Plan, direct, and support manufacturing processes in a CNC machining environment. Research and resolve production problems, establish, and implement standard requirements for equipment, tooling, and methods. Determine best utilization of equipment, material, and personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering support to business/production unit
• Develop, evaluate, design and improve manufacturing methods, materials and tooling
• Analyze, plan, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Quote internal and external business opportunities
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts
• Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential

COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:

• Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods
• Skilled in manufacturing process review/development
• Strong understanding of lean process improvements
• Work with integrity and uphold organizational values
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness original thinking and creativity
• Prioritize and plan work activities and uses time efficiently
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness, original thinking and creativity