Applications Development Engineer (CNC)

Overview

The AD Engineer will be responsible for the programming, process development and general advancement of the CNC manufacturing cells, including Milling and Wire EDM within the Lightspeed Prototype Cell.  This position requires the practical application of good manufacturing practices and organizational skills.  The ideal candidate possesses strong understanding of production CNC operations and work holding, excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Program new CNC jobs and optimize / modify existing ones as necessary
• Work holding conceptualization and design
• Suggest / implement enhancements to reduce cycle / lead times and costs 
• Develop Processes using complies machining techniques
• Troubleshoot program and equipment issues
• Provide run time and work holding estimates for new job quotations
• Generate work instructions, setup sheets and visual aids as required
• Train operators in the proper setup and operation of jobs
• Interact with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics and HR as required
• Adhere to company procedures / quality standards and ensure compliance to customer specifications and applicable external regulations (ex: OSHA, FDA).

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a related Engineering discipline
• 5 year minimum CNC experience, strong Milling and Multi-Axis background(operation, programming, troubleshooting, setup)
• Proven CAD/CAM experience is a must (SolidWorks, MasterCam, and/or Esprit preferred)
• Experience with machining exotic high temp alloys
• Firm understanding of high efficiency machining techniques
• Past experience with Wire EDM systems, Small hole EDM systems and Turning
• Experience working in ISO-9001/13485 or similar environment

Compensation

Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000