Oerlikon · 1 month ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer(CNC Programmer)
Westbury, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expOerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing, and additive manufacturing. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production activities, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure the quality of products through advanced engineering methods and technologies.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Support production activities to achieve shipment schedules through the development and design of methods, processes, specifications, tooling, jigs, fixtures and/or equipment modification in conformance with basic and sound engineering principles, policies and practices
Assure most efficient, economic and productive plant layout, material flow and machine and labor utilization by planning the layout of factory machinery, the sequence of manufacturing operations and the specific procedures required for the fabrication, assembly and/or test of Component's Group products. Prepare and carry out plans to change part or material specifications, manufacturing methods, material or product routing, etc. and/or devise holding mechanisms and required tooling to facilitate product manufacture
Reduce the cost to manufacture products and increase current efficiencies through research of newer or advanced technologies and development of proposals for automation and/or the redesign of methods, tooling, machine attachments, etc. Also, efficient methodizing will reduce direct labor and, therefore, product cost. Prepare cost estimates involved in the changing from the present to new methods and estimate cost savings as the result of such changes. Recommend or determine the critical make or buy decisions on the basis of the Component's Group technical capabilities, equipment, labor and available capital
Assure production of quality parts, components and products by verifying machine, equipment and tool efficiency and performance. Investigate and initiate corrective action of problems or deficiencies
Assure timely introduction of new products and/or methods by communicating and documenting required production operations through the preparation of operation sheets, manufacturing data base entries (ERP (Routings), (Setup sheet info.), (AutoDesk/AutoCad), visual aids and CNC programs if required. In addition, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is expected to evaluate schedule milestones in early phases of design and prototype work, monitor costs, and assure quality and serviceability are considered during design and manufacture
Assist in the development and design of new products by providing advice on and determining the producibility of design concepts and the specification requirements that best utilize existing equipment, technologies and manufacturing techniques. In this capacity, the Manufacturing Engineer will inform design engineers of both manufacturing limitations and opportunities and will advise Manufacturing Engineering Management of new capabilities that competitive designs will require for the factory. Provide manufacturing input and provide a smooth transition into efficient production
Support production activities to achieve shipment schedules through the introduction of new technologies, the development and design of methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures and/or equipment modification in conformance with basic and sound engineering principles, policies and practices
Program CNC machines through CAD/CAM, Conversational or manual methods
Setup, prove-out, and optimize part manufacturing on CNC machines
Train other manufacturing personnel on programming and setup of CNC machines
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline or the equivalent in experience
Knowledge of CAD/CAM and a strong knowledge of CNC Programming are necessary
A full understanding of manufacturing process and the ability to fully apply the theories and concepts of manufacturing is essential
Typically, the degreed incumbent would require 4 - 5 years directly related experience to perform at this level
Ten years of varied machine shop, tool making
CNC programming and machining or other specialized manufacturing experience would be required for non-degreed employees to perform at this level
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Company
Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$435.25M2025-08-20Post Ipo Debt· $435.25M
2010-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Shain Singer, MBA
Chief Financial Officer/ Controller
George Rathbun, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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