Machining Applications Lead: Tooling & Process Innovator

Patriot Machine; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Patriot Machine, Inc. in Saint Charles, Missouri, is seeking a Machining Applications and Technology Lead. The role integrates NC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, tooling, and process development to shorten upfront planning, standardize processes, and increase first-run success.

The candidate will guide tooling decisions, lead trials, analyze data, and implement new tooling and technology while collaborating with programmers, machinists, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in cutting tool applications, CNC machining process planning, manufacturing engineering, machining technology, or a related technical role.
• Experience leading technical projects, trials, process improvement efforts, or a small technical team is preferred.
• Degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support cutter plans for all new jobs routed through NC Programming.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering and NC Programming during initial job planning to help define tooling approach, machining strategy, and process direction.
• Provide technical direction to machining applications support staff and help coordinate their work.
• Support NC programmers with cutter selection, holder selection, reach review, cutting parameters, and machining process decisions.
• Review tooling approaches for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, including high-speed machining, thin-wall parts, large complex aerospace parts, and advanced holemaking.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM systems

Microsoft Excel

NX CAM

Job description

Patriot Machine, Inc. in Saint Charles, Missouri, is seeking a Machining Applications and Technology Lead. The role integrates NC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, tooling, and process development to shorten upfront planning, standardize processes, and increase first-run success.

The candidate will guide tooling decisions, lead trials, analyze data, and implement new tooling and technology while collaborating with programmers, machinists, and leadership.