Position Description

Position Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, perform activities related to complex numerical control (NC) programming, including machining methods, tooling concepts, and programs for NC milling machines and lathes.

Essential Functions:
1. Conduct a thorough analysis of engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and/or electronic models, to determine the optimal machining methods, selection of machine tool, and material cut size. .
2. Interact with planners, tool designers, engineering, and customers as required, to finalize plan.
3. Develop cutter motion logic per operation sequence, selecting proper spindle speeds and feed rates.
4. Perform a thorough check on all aspects of the program and verify cutter paths through the utilization of Vericut. .
5. Develop operator set-up sheets for numerical control machines. .
6. Develop flat pattern mylars and templates as required.
7. Produce 2-D Catia tool drawings as required. .
8. May act as Team Leader as required, assigning work tasks, maintaining work load schedules, and setting priorities to ensure timely completion of department goals and corporate objectives. .

Additional Functions:
1. Assist in training and guiding lower level engineers as needed. .
2. Assist in formulating Numerical Control policies, procedures, and specifications as required. .
3. Perform other duties as assigned.