Delva ยท 6 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer (PartMaker - Star Swiss Specialist)
Wood Dale, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$28/hr - $45/hr
7+ years expDelva Tool & Machine is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Wood Dale, IL location. The Manufacturing Engineer will act as the technical bridge between the Engineering Manager and Setup Technicians, overseeing the process from initial programming to the physical setup of complex parts on various machines.
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Responsibilities
Create high-efficiency, multi-channel programs for Star Swiss machines using PartMaker. You will optimize "Wait Codes" and synchronization to minimize idle time and maximize throughput
Take full responsibility for the initial setup of new, complex parts. You will physically set the tools, align the guide bushings on the Stars, and bore the jaws on the Takisawa/Haas lathes
Before handing a job over to our Setup Persons, you will verify the process is stable, the tool life is predictable, and the cycle time is optimized
Select and implement high-performance tooling and high-pressure coolant strategies, specifically focusing on chip control in the tight envelopes of a Star machine
Act as the "on-the-floor" expert for the setup team, helping them troubleshoot difficult offsets or mechanical chatter issues on the Takisawa and Haas cells
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience of CNC machining with at least 3 years in a Manufacturing Engineering role
Must be able to demonstrate a track record of setting up complex Swiss and Turning jobs from scratch
Ability to edit G-code at the machine and write custom macros when PartMaker needs a manual tweak
Proficiency in PartMaker (Autodesk) is required. Must be able to manage multi-axis synchronization and simulation
Extensive hands-on setup experience with Star (SR, SB, or SV series) machines, including guide bushing adjustment and sub-spindle handoff
Strong setup and programming skills for Takisawa (Fanuc) and Haas (ST-Series) fixed-head lathes
Deep knowledge of Fanuc (Star/Takisawa) and Haas control architecture
Ability to interpret complex blueprints and ensure setups meet sub-thousandth tolerances consistently
Benefits
Accrued vacation time
Sick time
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life/AD&D insurance
Company
Delva
Delva Tool & Machine extends to you over 50 years experience in technical and complex manufacturing solutions manufactured parts with tight tolerances and quick turnarounds.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-06Acquired
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