Machining, Sr Technical Specialist

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Bringing out the best in people As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we're looking for the best to join us. Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to: Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development. Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture. Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation. Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide. Dentsply Sirona Waltham, MA location is looking for someone to join our team as a Senior Technical Specialist in our Machining department. This position is scheduled to work 5:30 am - 2:00 pm.We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401K (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.General Description of the Position:The Machining Technical Specialist is part of the Machining Technical Support team, primarily responsible for supporting the production machining team with process troubleshooting and problem resolution to maximize machine uptime and maintain production workflow. This individual will be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Atlantis Operations Machining. All aspects of machining and product workflow will be the primary focus of effort including but not limited to: machine setups, workholding solutions, machine operation, deburring, instrument inspections, compliance, non-conformances, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, repairs, PMs, calibrations, line extensions, process transfers and qualifications. The Technical Specialist will also be a key driver of global process harmonization efforts within Machining and responsible for coordinating the implementation of process improvements in collaboration with the other global stakeholders.Another key aspect required from all Atlantis operations personnel is a focus on Lean manufacturing principles to incorporate continuous improvement activities within our FDA regulated environment. The Technical Specialist will also be consulted as a team member for various projects collaborating with all areas of Operations (operators, engineers & managers), Development, Marketing and QA/RA personnel to offer assistance.The Technical Specialist will also be consulted as a team member for various projects collaborating with all areas of Operations (operators, engineers & managers), Development, Marketing and QA/RA personnel to offer assistance.Principal Responsibilities: Provide advanced technical support for production activities such as machine troubleshooting, repair, malfunction resolution, calibration and preventative maintenance activities. Provide technical support for daily machining production and training for machinists and trainees when needed. Support Process Development and Operations Engineering during new product introduction activities to complete Operations tasks as identified in project plans. Review new product introduction details and process changes prior to deployment to the production environment. Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production. Participate as a team member during cross-functional design reviews, verification and validation activities and transition activities when new equipment/processes transfer from Operations Engineering to production following ISO 13485 and FDA GMP standards. Support the development of new machining strategies and CNC programs for new products. Develop continuous improvement activities of existing machining processes (including cycle time optimization, surface finish quality as well as others) and other Lean, 5S and Kaizen projects. Specification and procurement of necessary machining hardware and cutting tools. Collaborate with global manufacturing teams to maintain production harmonization. Occasional international travel may be necessary; < 10% per year. Proactively seek additional tasks as conditions warrant. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education/Experience High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of educatoin and experience. 5 years' experience (10+ years preferred) operating CNC milling equipment independently in a fast-paced production environment. 5-Axis and Mill/turn experience strongly preferred. Experience using machine automation, CNC equipment, electronic workflow systems and software solutions to simplify tasks, manage workflow and improve performance. Experience developing machining strategy and selecting tooling and workholding solutions, as well as programming and setting up CNC milling equipment. Advanced CNC programming skills including turning and 5-axis programming. Experience with 3d CAM systems. Must have a thorough understanding of parametric (Fanuc Macro) programming and the associated benefits. Experience utilizing structured project management methodologies preferred.

Qualifications: Excellent attention to detail. Must be able to consistently and efficiently drive projects to completion with a minimum of supervision. Strong technical and analytical aptitude Thorough understanding of metalworking concepts and machining theory along with strong problem solving skills to be able to troubleshoot advanced process problems and issues. Extensive knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Experience with advanced metrology solutions such as Vision systems, CMM, etc. Extensive knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines. Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with a basic understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning. Thorough understanding of the functionality and design principals of CNC equipment in order to troubleshoot advanced problems and issues with machinery Experience performing routine preventive maintenance as well as identifying and performing minor repairs on CNC equipment Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to work with small precision parts under a microscope. Able to perform accurate measurements using precision measuring instruments. Must be methodical and adhere to good documentation practices. Computer literate. Able to use standard computer applications and interact with a computer for data entry and other reasons. Willing and able to follow company procedures and quality system regulation. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in written and spoken English. Ability to stand for long periods of time as needed. Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented, collaborative environment. Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change or unexpected events. Must have a high level of professionalism. Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed to support production needs and/or project deadlines.
Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona. If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to [email protected]. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Request" in the subject. For California Residents: We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes). The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity). For additional details and questions, contact us at [email protected]