Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by developing machining and assembly methods which assure the most cost effective manufacturing process and materials.

• Communicate customer geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements to the production workforce, engineering group and outside sources via operational drawings and instruction.
• Design and specify castings to meet customer and process requirements.
• Manage projects and available resources to complete stated objectives, staying within budget and on schedule, while meeting customer quality requirements.
• Manage cross functional manufacturing teams to promote and instutue process improvements to achieve cost saving goals.
• Determine labor and material cost of parts or assemblies using customer drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and input to other functional areas for vendor management, cost control, or design improvements.
• Create efficient and accurate programs for every CNC machine (multi-axis, lathes, and mills with live tooling, etc.) using CAM software or manualy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

- Batchelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and 3 years minimum practical production machining experience.

- Eight years of progressive experience in advanced manufacturing engineering may substitute for the degree requirement.

- Must be proficient with current computer software in the areas of inventory, manufacturing, engineering and financial information.

- Must be able to work within a professional and office environment.

- Must be able to climb stairs occassionally.

- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

- Must be able to operate office equipement, computer, printers, copiers, etc. which includes all physical abilities required for data input.

- Must be able to understand and reliably carry out extensive and detailed process instructions.

- Must be able to communicate effectively by both written and oral means.

- Must be able to comprehend complex systems information to effectively troubleshoot problems and implement improvements.

- Must be able to comprehend complex engineering CAD models and drawings.

This position requires minimum travel. Hours are Mon-Fri, 7-5 with a one hour lunch. Overtime and weekends are required.