Schafer Industries ยท 5 months ago
Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Process Development
South Bend, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSchafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and precision gearing solutions, focusing on delivering superior products and services to various markets. The Manufacturing Engineer for CNC Process Development will be responsible for maintaining production efficiency, developing CNC processes for new products, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve production methods and quality support.
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Responsibilities
Daily process support to maintain optimum production throughput
Generate, edit and maintain CNC program files, program hard copies, setup sheets, simulations and tooling lists for specified machines using revision tracking where applicable
Must select the proper cutting tools and tool holders for a given process such as mill, lathe, grind, and others
Develop new product processes and process improvements with the engineering group for efficient and timely new part launches
Interpret blueprints and solid models to develop CNC programs for mills, lathes, grinders, and others
Making decisions of any tooling, gauges, and equipment need to be replaced/rebuilt or new capacity to be acquired
Working with OEM and contractors for training on new equipment purchase and maintenance of existing equipment
Participate in APQP of new products for efficient launch
Continuous improvement of existing products
Development of work holding tooling / fixtures that meet the functional and dimensional requirements of the product
Identify and recommend optimal and cost-effective perishable tooling
Assist in defining appropriate measurement methods and tools
Assist in corrective actions to quality concerns and issues
Assist in development of gauge reliability and repeatability as needed
Channeling problems and/or complaints to the appropriate person for resolution
Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures
Report to the manager/supervisor when assignments cannot be completed as planned
Maintaining 5S program in the individual area
Adopt to the Lean Culture
Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned
Passing along vital information engineering for effectiveness of the system
Training new employees as needed
Qualification
Required
Manufacturing Technology degree or equivalent preferred
10 years of experience in metal cutting
Knowledge of machine processes i.e. mills, lathes, grinding, broaching, hobbing, shaping, etc
Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters, and heat treat
Experience with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or Esprit in a production environment
Ability to read and edit programs for mill, lathe, grinding written in G&M code
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing
Must be organized
Experience with Microsoft Office and excel programs and effectively communicate via verbal and email
Benefits
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Schafer Industries
Schafer Industries is a producer of gears and machined parts for transaxles, brake assemblies and other components for off-road vehicles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric Van Rens
Chief Executive Officer
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