Job description
- Lead all manufacturing and CNC programming activities. Establish CNC programming strategies, policies, and guidelines, and align these with customer and stakeholder needs.
- This position requires a strong technical foundation, strategic planning, and hands-on leadership to oversee manufacturing processes and ensure operational efficiency.
How You ll Make an Impact
Team Leadership:
- Supervise the CNC Programming group, guiding a team of managers and professionals.
- Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and social skills.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new department personnel.
- Strategic Management:
- Identify business opportunities across various sites or locations.
- Handle all critical CNC programming operations, ensuring resource optimization and continuous process improvements.
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in CNC programming.
Technical Mentorship:
- Provide technical expertise in CNC programming for various manufacturing methods.
- Ensure accurate budget management and resource allocation.
- Drive process innovation to meet evolving customer needs and enhance overall operational strategies.
- Process and Quality Control:
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation, regularly updating processes to align with current industry standards.
- Train and mentor other professionals in the CNC programming team.
- Implement manufacturing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Interpret complex machining drawings and validate the accuracy of G M codes, cutting tools, and cutting parameters.
Niche Expertise:
- Proficient in Vericut or other NC verification software.
- Skilled in machine building and control configuration using Vericut.
- Experienced in NX Post processor development and familiar with Feature-Based Machining (FBM) and Machining Knowledge Editor (MKE).
- Specialized manufacturing experience with products such as Centrifugal compressors, Reciprocating compressors, Steam turbines, and Gas turbines.
What You Bring
- Education: Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial Production Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred.
- Leadership: Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading teams of professionals.
- Technical: At least 15 years of expertise in UG / NX CAD CAM systems.
- Collaboration: Shown experience in coordinating across different team member groups.
- Specialization: Proficiency in CNC programming for Turning, Milling, Turn-mill, Probe, and EDM processes
