Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Machining / Precision Machining

Standard Job Description 
 Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. You will be the Manufacturing Engineer, supporting the Machining Operations Center (MOC) located within our Orlando, FL campus. Our team specializes in producing ultra-precision machined components for defense applications, and we're looking for a talented and passionate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing processes to maintain machine accuracy, repeatability, and performance, as well as conducting diagnostic tests to identify machine errors and deviations. You will also be responsible for creating and delivering technical reports, presentations, and training materials, and establishing tooling processes for the center. Your responsibilities will include: • Define process for center-wide CNC machine health verification to maintain machine accuracy, repeatability, and performance • Conduct ballbar testing, laser testing, and other diagnostic tests to identify machine errors and deviations • Create and deliver technical reports, presentations, and training materials • Establish tooling processes for the center, including tool ordering and procurement procedures, tool life management systems, and tool data management for cataloging and maintaining tool information • Investigate and pilot digital transformation tools to drive process improvements and increased efficiency • Provide manufacturing floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. • Perform Root Cause analysis and implement effective Corrective Action to address quality related issues. • Investigate, propose, and implement technology to reduce costs and/or improve quality. • Utilize CAM software for CNC programming • Create work instructions detailing the appropriate equipment, methods, special processes, tools and fixturing required to manufacture our complex components. • Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications 
 -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering - Basic understanding of CAD software such as Siemens NX, CREO, Pro Engineer, or Solidworks - Experience and/or interest with CNC machines, mills, or lathes through internships, research, previous work experience, or University curriculum   Desired Skills 
 - Experience with CNC machines - Knowledge of machine verification techniques such as Renishaw ballbar tests, Renishaw laser tests, Renishaw rotary tests - Knowledge of tool management software/processes (TDM, Wintool) - Experience with production manufacturing - G-code - Interest in metal machining, tooling, and the processes used to manufacture machined precision components - Interest in continuous improvement and lean six sigma principles -