Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer

A highly established manufacturing company in the Pottstown area is seeking a experienced CNC programmer to quickly advance into a engineering role!Machine Shop with 52 employees, producing highly engineered machined parts to customer specification using machining, turning, grinding, hobbing, and heat induction hardening processes.Reports to the Manager - Manufacturing.This position works closely with:
Manufacturing & Quality Engineers to assure optimum process flow through machine centers and the plant, attain customer quality standards, reduce costs of processing, and maintain safety in the shop.

Scheduling / Customer Service to assure schedules and product specifications are met, including delivery dates.

Business Development (Sales and Marketing) to develop processes and reduce costs while assuring quality throughout the relationship with the customer. Will assist with quoting and process recommendations.

Purchasing to assure material and tooling specifications are properly established and met.

Shop Machine Operators (hourly personnel) to maximize standard quality pieces per machine-hour and man-hour using approved processes and techniques to attain lowest cost and a safe work environment.Duties and Responsibilities:Review customer drawings and specifications, evaluate plant capabilities and develop process instructions to define flows and specifications to enable production of a quality part at the lowest cost. This would include creation of process instructions, project management, CNC programming of processing machinery, design and selection of fixturing, and selection of tooling as required completing the part as specified.Interface with customers and vendors as needed on:" Part design / specifications
" Raw material selection
" Process control / cost improvement
" Advanced quality techniques
" Project coordinationParticipation in shop floor activities to attain targeted operational performance, evaluates process efficiencies, and fulfills implementation of start-up or revised process flows and procedures.
No relocations


Requirements:

Requirements:Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline: such as, mechanical, industrial or metallurgical engineering with a minimum of 3 years of related experience preferred or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in machine shop operations.Specific experience should include:
Industrial and manufacturing techniques

CNC Programming-THIS IS A MUST!!!!!!!

Statistical methods for problem solving

Tool/ Fixture design

Cylindrical Grinding experience

Induction hardening or heat treatment background

Gear cutting /hobbing experienceStrong CNC programming and mechanical design skills are a must for this position.Familiarity with heat induction hardening process, SPC, FMEA, PPAP and ISIR is beneficial.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer skills are essential to being effective in the position. The company currently utilizes Microsoft Office programs for general application functions, AutoCad2000 and SmartCam for Engineering and Manufacturing functions and an integrated, small manufacturing system called Vantage by Epicor.

Location: Pottstown, PAType: DIRECTDuration: DirectPay Rate: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 DOEContact:Volt Services Group