Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

ISSI, a machine shop and engineering firm on the southwest side of Indianapolis, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of skilled engineers and machinists to design and produce high‑quality parts for a wide range of customers.

• Advanced CNC Technology:
  Work with Okuma dual‑turret lathes, Haas VF3 mill, Makino 4 & 5 axis machining centers, plus new DMG mill‑turn and a CNC vertical grinder.
• CAM Programming & Full Machine Simulation:
  Use Siemens NX CAD & CAM to program parts. Validate and optimize programs using Siemens NX’s full machine simulation.
• Advanced Inspection Equipment:
  Access to a Zeiss CMM for complex inspection and verification.
• Growth & Innovation:
  Join a team that continues to invest in new equipment, technology, and capabilities.

• Review prints, CAD models, and proposed processes in the ERP system to properly route jobs.
• Create process models that define a part’s progression through the machining process.
• Identify tooling requirements based on the machining process and purchase tooling as needed.

• Program any required fixturing and parts using Siemens NX CAM.
• Program multi‑turret lathes, 3‑axis milling and 5‑axis milling operations.
• Verify CNC programs using full machine simulation in NX CAM.
• Create efficient toolpaths and setups based on part requirements.

• Set up equipment, prove new programs, and perform first article inspections (FAIR).
• Create job notes, setup sheets, and work instructions to hand off jobs to machinists, and machine parts as needed.
• Perform basic inspections to ensure parts meet customer specifications, utilizing a Zeiss CMM for complex inspections.

• Provide assistance to other machinists for comps, process changes, and general troubleshooting.
• Work with engineering and the shop foreman as needed to review designs, machining strategies, and production scheduling.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, apprenticeship experience, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with CAM programming in MasterCAM, Siemens NX, or similar.
• Experience with fixture and tooling design.
• Experience with turning, milling, or multi‑axis machining.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and job requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.