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Trace-A-Matic South · 1 month ago

CNC Programmer/Process Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Trace-A-Matic is a stable and growing company focused on delivering excellence in complex precision-machined components. The Process Engineer will provide engineering support for CNC operations, develop operation process plans, create CNC programs, and ensure efficient manufacturing methods are utilized.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Determine best machine based on this criteria

Efficiency – Most cost effective ($$)

Availability – Delivery Requirements (Backlog)

Back-up Machine (Contingency Planning)

Determine Operation Steps/Sequences

Best place to establish part zero (X,Y,Z,W) as they apply

What sequence each feature event should be machined in

What critical attributes should be included in the In-Process Inspection

Determine best Work holding for each sequence

Do we have available fixture/jaws to hold this part

Do we need to make a fixture or jaws specific to this part

Can we modify an existing fixture or set of jaws to hold this part

Create the DPP Set-up details for each operation

Determine cutting tools from stock, make or purchase

Are the required tools to machine each feature in house

Do they utilize technology (thru the tool coolant, Specific coatings, chip breaker, ect)

Do we have to order any special tooling

Create the DPP Tool List for each operation

Gather costs for tooling/procure quotations

Find competitive solutions for custom tooling

Submit all tooling quotes for review

Advise quoting of any tooling cost requirement

Evaluate inspection

Do we have all the required inspection tools needed to check each feature

Do we have to purchase any special items to inspect a feature

Communicate with quality

Work with Manufacturing Engineer Manager to create a productive CNC program based on the tooling and sequence of feature machining we discussed above

Negotiate starting feed/speed Parameters

On complex machining operations work side by side with the set-up machinist as you proof out the CNC program, ensuring that it is running as intended

Work with machinist to modify as needed (Speed and Feeds) to achieve highest efficiency while maintaining realistic tool life

Main communication source between the Machinist and the Programming Office

Supporting high probability “project” quotes based on needed requirements

Generate ideas for manufacturing methodologies

Gather as much up front data as possible to optimize project start up

Based on requirements from customer orders, plan sequences of operations for machining and assembly of products

Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used that are compatible to available machines

Specifies, design and/or procures special tooling or equipment required to attain product per customer requirement with in budgeted cost and time

Programs CNC machines to effectively and efficiently produce desired product

Analyze and resolve machining and tooling issues to avoid problems

Create new or modify existing manufacturing drawings using CAD methodology

Value engineer existing products and processes to reduce cost, lead time and cycle times

Complies with all company policies/procedures

Complies with all military and contractual requirements

Solving problems during the NJSU project implementation

Technical: through drawing and specification interpretation. (With the customer, in the office and on the shop floor.)

Financial: Seek to prevent cost overruns by monitoring project costs and addressing issues as they appear

Driving awareness across the enterprise

Communicating schedule-related items to appropriate people in operation, scheduling, planning/purchasing, supplier management and quality assurance roles

Identifying needs for special action when standard action is not meeting project goals. Communicating those needs appropriately

Facilitating resolution of manufacturing issues related to fixturing/tooling/programming where necessary, while understanding and respecting organizational lines of responsibility and communication

Facilitating resolution of quality/inspection related issues by communicating with quality assurance staff and the customer on when required