Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer

Waterloo, IA (Onsite)

1+ year

Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties:

• Work with maintenance production and engineering to communicate and resolve issues.
• Develop CNC machining programs using CAM Software.
• Understand principles of manufacturing tooling, tool design and quality.
• Develop complex NC machining processes.
• Innovate and implement processes for cost reduction, quality and safety improvements.
• Support order fulfillment in troubleshooting daily issues.
• Develop and implement new NC machining processes and perishable tooling improvements.
• Understanding of GD and T, product modeling and print interpretation.
• Support, plan and implement CNC processes for product development.
• Support projects that introduce new CNC equipment into the factory from planning through beginning production.
• Develop machining processes for new and existing parts.
• Develop and test new processes and technologies through creating a plan and executing.
• Develop and maintain the NC groups archival and documentation resources.

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience:

• Good computer and office software skills.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and CAM software (TDM, FeatureCAM, Pro/NC and/or Vericut) or equivalent.
• Proficient with Lathes and Machining Centers in the areas of steel or iron machining.
• Experience with in-process gauging.
• Fundamental understanding of gear and spline cutting processes such as hobbing and shaping.
• In-depth understanding of tooling and tooling systems.
• Proficient with NC Programming.
• Experience with multi-axis machining.
• Experience with cylindrical grinding applications.

Desired Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience:

• Motivation and Initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Background in Robotic/Automation.

Education (Specific Branch of Study, Certificate):

Bachelor’s degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related technical degree or equivalent working experience.