Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer - Internal Grinding Lead

Reports to Director of Engineering or other Engineering Leader

Classification Exempt

The Manufacturing Engineer - Internal Grinding Lead is responsible for all product and process initiatives requiring internal and internal radius grinding. This position will require specialization in internal radius grinding of carbide and steel components using state of the art grinding equipment. Able to take the lead in complex grinding projects and see them through to completion.

• Lead development of new internal grinding processes using universal internal cylindrical grinding equipment.
• Read, interpret, and program CAD drawings for use on the machine.
• Determine appropriate tooling and fixturing for the material used and the tolerancing required.
• Determine appropriate speeds and feeds to achieve target cycle times and tolerances.
• Determine appropriate measurement and supplemental equipment needed to achieve customer specifications within given budget. Once equipment is identified, lead the procurement and implementation of this equipment.
• Document the process and train others.
• Take ownership of all aspects of the equipment.
• Perform and train others to successfully maintain the equipment.
• Recommend fixes and other solutions to eliminate common issues with the equipment.
• Take the lead in procurement of any new equipment related to internal grinding.
• Take over as subject matter expert of internal and internal radius grinding.
• Perform data analysis on tests and prepare reports for management.
• Lead other roles and support any other initiatives regarding internal radius grinding.

Very strong knowledge of universal internal grinding machines and general grinding theory.