Manfacturing Engineering Technician Job Lomira Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Location: Lomira

Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer

Kondex is looking for a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer.

Hours:

1st shift, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs

Reports to Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer is responsible for performing a variety of technical assignments in direct support of engineering and manufacturing efforts, including those efforts necessary to launch new products; fixture specification, CNC programming; defining process and operating parameters; investigation and evaluation of process capabilities and problems; expediting the design and construction of prototypes; equipment specification and purchasing; assisting with machinery repairs and maintenance;

and ensuring that effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes.

Position Responsibilities:

Specify machinery and equipment for new products and product improvements, as assigned, and oversee its installation and startup

Perform CNC programming in Mastercam CNC programming software, including 5 axis control programming

Assist in the development of tooling, fixtures, and process controls

Document all initiated process changes in an appropriate manner (work instructions, routings, etc) and maintain records of changes, as necessary

Ensure effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes

Perform CNC and robotic production support

Construct prototypes for internal and field testing, as directed by Product Engineering

Perform process (new product and process improvement) testing and prepare test reports, along with recommendations

Render technical assistance in areas of design, construction and testing of components and processes

Recommend suppliers and assist in qualifying new suppliers

Assist with PPAP and APQP activities, such as capability studies, FMEA's, control plans, etc.

Requirements:

Associate degree in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering or Journeyman status in appropriate technical discipline preferred. Additional experience may substitute for education preference.

Technical training and experience using Mastercam CNC programming software or a comparable software, including 5 axis control programming required.

2-3 years of work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on multi-axis CNC programming

Must be able to work independently, with minimal direction and supervision.

Experience in designing or implementing cells, flow lines or other manufacturing processes

Machinery maintenance or tool and die experience

Experience reading company documents, such as blueprints and other instructions

Proficiency in using 3D software, preferably Solid Works

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required; experience with MS Project is preferred

Highly desirable behavioral competencies include communication team management, problem solving and decision making, high standards and organizing and planning

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.