Technology Lead - CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineering

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support process validation for new CNC machines, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead CNC program prove-out activities and resolve issues during initial production runs.
• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using UG NX.
• Verify CNC programs using Vericut to ensure machining accuracy and efficiency.
• Evaluate probing cycles and machining strategies to achieve dimensional compliance verified through CMM inspections.
• Perform minor modifications to existing CNC programs based on engineering requirements.
• Update CNC programs and maintain documentation based on First Article Inspection (FAI) results and engineering change requests.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and implement technical solutions to improve productivity, quality, and cycle time.
• Provide shop floor support during production ramp-up by working closely with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Optimize machining processes and cutting parameters to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering.
• Strong experience supporting new machine implementation and production ramp-up.
• Hands-on expertise in CNC program development and modification using UG NX.
• Experience verifying CNC programs using Vericut.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, tool holders, boring bars, inserts, and machining processes.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with dimensional validation using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot machining issues and optimize cycle times.
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.

Required Skills

• CNC programming and modification using UG NX.
• CNC program verification using Vericut.
• Shop floor support for new machine prove-out and production ramp-up.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling systems, and cutting tools.
• Engineering drawings, GD&T, and CMM inspection.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and process capability improvement (Cp/Cpk).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with new capital equipment implementation.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) support and engineering change management.
• Process validation and machining strategy optimization.
• Knowledge of Industrial IoT-enabled manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.