Manufacturing Process Engineer

Growing Groves is leading a search to find the next Manufacturing Process Engineer with a background estimating/quoting and building travelers for gears and splines!

Company and Position Summary
The company is fairly new compared to most gear companies, but already has well-established business and market position. This is a growth role, not a replacement. Primary markets are aerospace/defense and adjacent high-precision environments like robotics, food and beverage, medical device, etc. The position will largely be focused on the gear cutting side of the business, not the lathe and mill side.

Location:

Indiana, USA [If you have experience and gears and prefer not to be in Indiana, please reach out to hear about other locations]

Reports to:

Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

Review prints and build travelers/routing information
Work with Manufacturing Engineer on defining capabilities and approach
Support Solid Works modeling and layouts
Partner with operations and quality departments
Support vendor RFQs and 3rd party services

Position Requirements

3-5 years of experience in chip cutting.
Knowledge of gear cutting processes
Strong understanding of GD&T
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with experience in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Ability to work 100% on-site at an air-conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and industrial hazards.

Position Preferences

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Experience with ERP and KISSsoft and Solidworks/Inventor
Knowledge of heat treat
Ability to read and edit G/M code
Familiarity with CAM
Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters

Employee Compensation and Benefits

This is a Salary Exempt position paying up to $120,000 based on experience.
The company provides an excellent benefits package that includes United Healthcare, HSA, 401k match, and more.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Growing Groves and our clients are proud to be equal opportunity employers, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.