Applications Engineer

CNC Applications Engineer – Princeton, IL

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

What You Will Do:

• Reviews all new jobs prior to being set up, including prints, programs, material, tooling, fixtures, collets and holders to ensure no interruptions at set up
• Studies parts, blueprints, drawings and engineering information to determine methods and sequence of CNC machining operations
• Performs in-process inspections to assure products will meet requirements using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gages
• Determines reference points, machine cutting paths, computes angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures
• Determines proper tooling and fixturing requirements of machining operations, including tooling speed and feed rates. Monitors and adjusts feeds and speeds as necessary
• Observes and simulates CNC trial runs to eliminate program errors and eliminate machine crashes
• Compares program code to original part specifications to verify accuracy
• Modifies existing programs to enhance production efficiency
• Verifies parts meet drawing specifications
• Inspects own work and machined parts to detect and correct errors
• Performs proper set up procedures as needed
• Submits status reports to management on progress of assigned projects
• Performs program troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution
• Monitors tool life and tool ware to detect potential problems; develops and implements solutions
• Develops, documents and delivers training to operators, Team Leaders, maintenance and others
• Maintains CNC back-up programs
• Provides support to maintenance, operators and quality in problem resolution; responds to on-call inquiries from off-shift team as scheduled
• Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing tools & techniques (workshops, Kanban, visual management,5S, total productive maintenance, set-up reduction, etc.)
• Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Initiate and manage productivity and cost savings projects.
• Implement and maintain process controls through advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, key characteristics management, mistake proofing, etc.).
• Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for operations.
• Prepare capital expenditure requisitions and manage the implementation of capital equipment projects.
• Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment.
• Participate in developing strategic manufacturing processes. Also assist in developing the short and long-range capital planning.
• Prepare and coordinate the implementation schedule for major projects and process changes.
• Develop and maintain all process documentation (ie. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze proposed engineering changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility.
• Participate in developing and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures and documents for the Process engineering department as required.
• Assist Purchasing and Quality Assurance in qualifying suppliers for new product or product changes
• Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management.
• Perform other duties as required

What You Need to Succeed:

• 4 Year Degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Industrial, Process is preferred)
• 5+ years' experience in setting up, programming and operating Fanuc controlled CNC machining centers in a precision manufacturing environment
• Experience with Fanuc Controls, G and M code to develop programs for Mori-Seiki, Haas, OKK, DN Solutions, and Takamaz equipment or similar equipment
• Experience with operating all forms of inspection equipment
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and it's application
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize blue prints
• Basic math skills to include four functions, fractions and decimals, as well as ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to work both independently and with teams

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