CNC Machinist - Massachusetts Employer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer ? CNC Machining Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Summary/Objective The
Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing necessary support to
Production in the manufacture and inspection of high precision products.
This individual will work with employees from all departments to ensure
the highest possible quality, maximize schedule attainment, and improve
product flow. Essential Functions * Reviews product designs for
manufacturability including tolerances, quality requirements, cost and
other issues affecting manufacturability. * Prepares manufacturing
sketches, machine shop setup sheets, CNC programs, and tooling designs.
* Programs CNC machines, resolves start-up problems, and optimizes
feeds and speeds to achieve minimum run time consistent with acceptable
quality and adequate tool life. * Performs shop-floor troubleshooting
activities to diagnose and correct machinery and process problems
identified by machine shop personnel and manufacturing engineering
staff. * Works hands-on with a wide variety of CNC lathes, machining
centers, and other machines / equipment. * Collaborates with other
manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality control personnel,
supervisors and machine operators to maximize shop-floor productivity
and product quality. * Participates in root-cause analysis and
corrective action of quality discrepancies. * Assists in training of
machine operators on company procedures and task-specific requirements.
Competencies * CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with drawing /
design / dimensioning standards. * Experience setting up / operating
CNC mills and lathes; mill/turn machines a plus * Working knowledge of
general machine shop and measuring practices * Strong shop math skills,
knowledge of work holding and machining principles * Good general
computer skills including Microsoft Office applications * Ability to
work creatively and responsibly with minimal supervision * Good verbal
and written communication skills Supervisory Responsibility None Work
Environment This job operates in both the office and manufacturing
environments. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. * Visual acuity (corrected) to read
directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely * Manual
dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work *
Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk,
hear, bend and reach with hands and arms * Physical ability to do work
requiring prolonged standing, frequent stooping, bending, squatting,
kneeling, bending or twisting and lifting * Occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds JOB POSTING Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal
business hours Monday through Friday. Travel Less than 5% Required
Education and Experience * BS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial
Engineering, or equivalent * CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with
drawing / design / dimensioning standards. * 5+ years of practical
experience in Manufacturing Engineering support of CNC machining
operations * CNC turning and milling experience; mill/turn experience
is a major plus. * MRP or ERP experience desired. * Working knowledge
of general machine shop and measuring practices. Please note this job
posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee
for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice.