MACHINING ENGINEER

AI Talent Hope; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Talent Hope is seeking a Mechanical and Machining Engineer for an on-site role in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience, including 5+ years in mechanical design and machine shop work, and expertise in SolidWorks and MasterCAM to develop in-house tooling and precision parts.

You will review drawings for manufacturability, address quality issues, and drive tooling development, equipment installation, and process improvements in a nuclear-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with mechanical design and machine shop experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house machining capability and deliver high-quality precision parts.
• Design and machine production tooling/fixturing and finished part prototypes.
• Analyze customer part drawings for DFM to optimize manufacturing.
• Review quality concerns from inspections and develop solutions.
• Identify, procure, and install machine shop equipment; ensure maintenance.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives for machining processes.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methodologies and techniques.
• Collaborate with external machine shops to address capacity and scheduling.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MasterCAM

CNC Machining

CMMS

Wire EDM

Diamond Grinding

Ceramic Machining

CMMs

3D imaging

Job description

Hiring Count: 1 opening

Work Model: On-site

Location: Knoxville, TN 37931

We are looking for a Mechanical and Machining Engineer with 6+ years of experience to develop in-house machining capability and deliver high-quality precision parts. You will design and machine production tooling, fixturing, and finished part prototypes for components serving a critical function in nuclear reactors. You will provide input into the design and development of new products and take a lead role in production and prototype tooling and finish machining. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the forefront of nuclear technology.

Develop machining capability in-house and deliver high-quality precision parts to the Quality department

Design and machine production tooling/fixturing and finished part prototypes

Analyze customer part drawings for DFM to ensure parts are optimized for manufacturing

Review quality concerns from piece part inspections and develop solutions

Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment; ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated

Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with machining processes

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and machining methodologies and techniques

Collaborate with external machine shop facilities to address capacity and scheduling issues as necessary

Mandatory Requirements:

Seniority: 6+ years of experience, with 5+ years of mechanical design and machine shop experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Hard Skills: Expert in SolidWorks, MasterCAM, and/or similar software programs

Ceramic machining processes (wire EDM, diamond grinding, CNC milling)

Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and setups

Experience with CNC machining, programming, CMMS, tooling, troubleshooting, setup

Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art machining equipment

Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts

Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming

Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures

Experience with precision conventional and advanced metrology systems (CMMs, 3D imaging)

Location: Must be able to work on-site in Knoxville, TN

Work Authorization: Must have legal authorization to work in the US (no visa sponsorship available)

Ceramic machining experience (HARD requirement)

Wire EDM, diamond grinding, and CNC milling expertise

SolidWorks and MasterCAM proficiency

CNC, Machining, Programming, CMMS, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Tooling, Troubleshooting, Setup, Wire EDM, Diamond Grinding, Ceramic Machining, GD&T, CMMs, 3D Imaging