Turning Engineer

Position Summary:

Responsible for the development and implementation of engineering processes related to CNC production machining (sawing, swaging, green turning, & rolling) operations related to the manufacture of CV axle shafts. Works closely with all related departments to support company objectives within a team based hands-on environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports, develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for machining operations.
• Tests and evaluates equipment, instruments and components to eliminate failures and increase productivity and quality.
• Analyzes and designs workflow, work force utilization, space requirements, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Develops and maintains CNC programs associated with the turning manufacturing processes.
• Completes any changes to programs to produce quality components that meet drawing limits and customer requirements.
• Plans and specifies tooling requirements for production, including jigs and fixtures or special cutting tools.
• Ensures that machine processes are running at optimum efficiency with correct speeds and feeds.
• Works with tight tolerances, verifying work data during trial production batch runs.
• Participates in and/or leads cost reduction activities.
• Works closely with members of Manufacturing and Quality to support company targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Troubleshoots CNC machining set processes on the shop floor and production problems whenever needed.
• Demonstrates a good analytical approach to problem solving.
• Uses statistical methods to evaluate process performance vs. specification.
• Installs and completes initial start-up of equipment.
• Creates and maintains process routings, process drawings, CNC programs, and tooling lists.
• Interacts with tooling, equipment, and sub-contract vendors to determine appropriate specifications and to arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or services.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information, as needed.
• Serves as a technical leader in the Engineering team comprised of Engineering Technician(s) and Japanese Support Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree within the engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 3+ years' experience with CNC equipment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of machine G&M code and macro programming.
• Experience with sawing, swaging, drilling, turning and rolling of steel products a plus.
• Good hands on abilities (help, assist and perform).
• Experience working in a mass production environment with tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and understand Geometric Dimension and Tolerance included on blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks).
• Experience with 3D modeling a plus.
• General shop fabrication skills a plus.
• FANUC CNC and DMG-Mori or Okuma lathe experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend effective corrective action.
• Ability to organize, plan, allocate resources and prioritize in order to meet multiple overlapping and competing deadlines and strict timelines.
• Strict attention to safety.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities.
• Good organizational skills (document control).
• Budget and financial experience.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.