CNC Mechanical Engineer — Blueprint to First Article

CTDI; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay every Thursday

Monthly Incentive Bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

CTDI in West Chester, PA is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe & Mill Programmer to program from blueprint to first article, read blueprints and set up multi-axis CNC machines.

The role requires SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency, problem solving and Lean/continuous improvement mindset, plus strong communication and teamwork. On-site, full-time with a family-friendly environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 yrs. experience working as a CNC Lathe & Mill Programmer from blueprint to first article.
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of machining principles and manufacturing methods.
• Strong problem solving and Lean/continuous improvement knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provides accurate and timely programming of all CNC Program Systems and CNC Work Centers as assigned, from blueprint to first article.
• Provides technical support to Lead personnel and setup personnel as needed, including training on set ups, program changes, as well as assisting in resolving problems to avoid production delays.
• Insures accuracy of jobs through the shop by identifying and correcting errors and/or changes on prints when needed.
• Researches and applies knowledge of various materials, insert grades and the tooling required in all machining operations.
• Has a thorough knowledge of blue print reading and has the ability to interpret drawings.
• Accurately operates and understands all aspects of multi axis CNC.
• Provides estimated cycle times to Engineering personnel as requested.
• Designs fixtures, tools, and dies for all areas of production as assigned. Coordinates with all parties involved.
• Works with CNC programmers, setup and machine operators to optimize machining processes and tooling.
• Works on specific engineering projects as assigned by manager.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Lean / continuous improvement

Strong written and verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

CTDI in West Chester, PA is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe & Mill Programmer to program from blueprint to first article, read blueprints and set up multi-axis CNC machines.

The role requires SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency, problem solving and Lean/continuous improvement mindset, plus strong communication and teamwork. On-site, full-time with a family-friendly environment and competitive benefits.