Job Description

Lancaster, PA

2739566

A Manufacturing Engineer, or an Industrial Engineer, oversees the technical development of a company's production processes. Their duties include maintaining and repairing any assembly lines, testing equipment for quality assurance, and gathering statistics to assess the efficiency of a firm's production methods.

We have a fantastic Career Opportunity for a Machining Engineer to join an industry leader of grey, ductile, and alloyed iron castings for multiple industries! This 100+year-old company supplies components /parts to industries that include automotive, heavy truck, machinery manufacturers, oil/gas and more.

We need a Machining Engineer who:

• Someone who can optimize existing jobs and processes to reduce scrap and/or improve operator productivity and overall cost effectiveness.
• A Machining Engineer who can ensure that the fixturing and process for machined parts are optimized.

We offer you:

• Flexible hours and a strong compensation program
• Strong Package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance/ Prescription, Vision Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k Match, 11 Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Relocation is provided to a gorgeous area nicknamed the Garden Spot of America! It is praised for its beautiful Amish farmlands, rich history, and art scene!
• Very high-quality lifestyle with a cost of living that is 8% below the national average.
• Short drive to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
• Close to multiple colleges/universities
• Have a friendly work environment that appreciates their team members.
• A company that provides team members with opportunities for career advancement.

DUTIES

• Develop robust CNC programs; develop clear and concise machine tool operator instructions and related documentation
• Ensure application of sound engineering, fixturing, machining, testing, and planning principles to machining process design
• Analyze blueprints, models, and other engineering design documentation to establish the optimal fixturing, machining, and testing methods, processes, and sequences
• Set up new jobs on the correct machine(s) and develop / debug / launch CNC programs
• Copy, edit, back up, and/or format existing programs as needed
• Minimize scrap by appropriately developing and adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling sequences, operating sequences, and cutting tool selection
• Use CNC programming skills to update existing processes, programs, and instructions to ensure quality and efficiency
• Optimize existing machining processes to increase throughput by reducing quality risk, reducing cycle times, lowering setup times, improving cell safety and ergonomics, improving tool life, streamlining part flow, developing metrics, and creating a visual factory environment
• Evaluate the effects of engineering change proposals as required
• Assist in training CNC machine operators as needed
• Provide technical data required to maintain production schedules
• Initiate requests for engineering changes to correct drawing errors and to eliminate production problems
• Initiate tooling, planning, and other change requests to improve machining effectiveness
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and/or fixture builders as needed
• Solve technical and other manufacturing problems
• Maintain safe practices in all areas of responsibility
• Evaluate capital equipment proposals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer an Associates Degree or Quality Certification. Will consider strong experience in CNC programming/machining
• 5+ years experience as a machining engineer
• Must possess strong CNC programming skills
• Possess strong blueprint reading skills
• Deep understanding of machining processes, practices, tools, and techniques
• Strong knowledge of all testing, inspection, and calibration functions
• Ability to interact well with customers, machine shop, and foundry personnel
• Strong ability to problem solve and communicate in understandable language
• Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills
• Experience with machining iron castings is a plus.
• Engineering degree is a strong plus
• Professional certifications are a plus, i.e. PE, Six Sigma, etc.