CNC Programming Support

Veriipro; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a knowledgeable engineering professional to support manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 7-20 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.

The role involves providing CNC programming expertise and support during production ramp-up, as well as troubleshooting machining processes to enhance quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 7-20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Proven ability to resolve early-stage production issues.
• Experience in providing shop floor support during production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Support process validation on new machines with new programs.
• Assist in resolving issues during initial production runs.
• Provide CNC programming expertise for new machining processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Quality engineering

CNC program development

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

UG NX

Vericut

Job description

Mandatory skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Proven ability to resolve early-stage production issues and optimize machining cycle times.
• Experience providing shop floor support during production ramp-up, including coordination with operators and supervisors.
• Expertise in CNC program development/modification using UG NX, with program verification experience in Vericut.
• In-depth knowledge of cutting tools, tool holders, boring bars, and inserts across various machining platforms.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing standards, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Capability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement corrective actions, and improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional coordination and technical discussions.

Good to Have Skills

• Expertise in CNC programming and modification using UG NX, with verification in Vericut.
• Strong experience in shop floor support, process validation, and production ramp‑up activities.
• In‑depth knowledge of cutting tools, tooling systems, and machining processes.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional validation using CMM.
• Capability in troubleshooting machining issues, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and process improvement (Cp/Cpk optimization).

Detailed Job Description

• Support process validation on new machines running new programs or tooling.
• Assist in proving out new programs and resolving issues during initial production runs.
• Provide CNC programming expertise for the introduction of new capital equipment and machining processes.
• Evaluate probing cycles and machining strategies to ensure dimensional conformance as verified by CMM inspections.
• Minor modification to the existing programs in UG - NX.
• Update and maintain CNC programs and related documentation based on FAI results and engineering change requests.
• Troubleshoot machining processes and provide technical solutions to improve performance and quality.