Application Engineer Machining Processes

5 Star Recruitment; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Application Engineer with expertise in machining processes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of hands-on experience within cutting tools and metalworking. Responsibilities include recommending tooling solutions, troubleshooting performance issues, and working with manufacturers for process improvements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and blueprint reading is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing environments.
• Technical competency in cutting tools and metalworking.
• Experience with process design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend tools for machining parameters.
• Troubleshoot tool life problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze tool performance and suggest design improvements.
• Provide vendor tasking and status updates.
• Attend tooling meetings at the plant.

Skills

Problem solving

Solid carbide tools expertise

Understanding of materials and finishes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the job Application Engineer Machining Processes

Candidate must possess a degree/ good understanding & knowledge (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical) and a minimum of 2 years hands on experience and technical competency within cutting tools & metalworking, process design, implementation and management experience in a Manufacturing environment with an emphasis on tool life management, machine up-time, work-holding, manufacturer communications and lean applications.

• We are looking for strong candidates that are problem solvers and have a great attitude.
• Work with large manufacturers to make a difference in the output and performance of their company.
• You can help them identify and help fix the issues they are having.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and recommend tools best matched to the application and machining parameters
• Trouble shoot performance and tool life problems and make recommendations regarding corrective actions
• Analyze customer's performance based on tool use and suggest new tool designs to determine possible improvements
• Vendor tasking and status updates
• Top Efficient/Inefficient Tools by Department
• Tool Life Improvements
• Quality Improvements
• Support Productivity Improvements
• Work with manufacturers on Tooling improvements and problem resolution
• Support all Tooling, Process and Manufacturing Engineers
• Attend Plant production Tooling meetings

MUST HAVE

• Candidate must possess a degree/ good understanding & knowledge (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical)
• 2 years hands on experience and technical competency within cutting tools & metalworking, process design, implementation and management experience in a Manufacturing environment with an emphasis on tool life management, machine up-time, work-holding, manufacturer communications and lean applications.
• Expertise in all types of milling cutting tools, including indexable tools, solid carbide tools etc.
• Well-rounded understanding of materials, surface finishes, and surface treatments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and reading blueprints is a must.