Job Description

Job purpose
Focusing on providing technical support to all levels of the business and customers alike. Make Key technical decisions.
Assisting in the Review of new products for manufacture, prepare quotations for Sub-contracting internal capabilities.
Lead capital investment projects where there is a requirement.
Stand in as requested for the Lead Production Engineers when needed and take responsibility for completing delegated tasks when required.
Provide a robust process for internal manufacturing:
Establish work holding and cutting tool requirements, produce process plans, interpret 3D models through CAM system, create CNC part programs, probing logic, post process, simulate code before release to production where applicable, provide clear instructions on manufacturing method.
Location
Shipley Travel required
Budget responsibility Yes
Duties

• Ensure all CMBe safety rules are followed.

• Assist in Make / Buy Decision when required.
• Evaluate part Drawings/Models for internal manufacture.
• Investigate similar parts currently manufactured for standardisation of process.
• Design a method of manufacture for each operation, including work holding.
• Provide clear process plan for manufacturing sequence.
• Select cost effective and suitable tooling.
• Apply cutter paths using CMBe chosen CAM software.
• Apply probing logic where appropriate.
• Produce setup sheet and tool build documentation.
• NC simulation using Vericut / Veri-prog / Mazak Smooth / Heidenhain TNC
• Provide support on initial prove out of method on Machining centre.
• Creation of SOPs for production processes.
• Maintenance of existing programs and documentation.
• Provide continuous support on technical queries regarding historical processes.
• Liaise with all departments including external suppliers.
• Promote continuous improvement of legacy manufacturing processes.
• Proactively liaise with all departments including external suppliers and customers.
• Host meetings with internal and external customers.

Key Attitudes
1 - Have sufficient technical abilities to complete the tasks
2 - Be sufficiently organised and the ability to communicate to all levels of the business and external customers.
3 - Superb analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
4 - Must be a team player and willing to share knowledge with co-workers
Knowledge

• Formal technical qualifications to ONC or above in Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of metal working processes.
• Understanding of Material properties.
• Extensive understanding of ALL internal manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to provide quotations to customers for Sub-contract manufacturing.

Experience

• Able to demonstrate considerable experience in engineered part manufacture.
• Previous Customer facing role or capacity to undertake training if required.
• Extensive programming experience.
• Capacity to undertake formal managerial training towards succession planning.

Skills

• Proficient use in CMBe chosen MRP & ERP systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD & CAM - Siemens NX bias but not limited to include Alpha CAM / Mazatrol / Heidenhain as required.
• Proficient understanding of G-Code programs, both reading and editing.

• Good understanding of Post processor development.
• Good understanding of probing logic - Renishaw bias but not limited.
• Ability to understand and choose best manufacturing methods/processes.
• Ability to design fixtures for work holding.
• Ability to select cost effective / efficient tooling for manufacture.
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds for selected tooling / Manufacturing method.
• Produce and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficient use of Fanuc / Siemens / Heidenhain / Mazak machine controls as required.
• Proficient use of integrated automation soft / hardware as required.
• Ability to lead small Projects and provide detailed timing plans.

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