Machining Innovation Engineer: Advanced Tooling & Processes

Patriot Machine Inc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Patriot Machine, Inc. in St. Charles, MO is seeking an Innovation and Technology Engineer to advance machining technology and process capabilities. You will analyze CNC data, simulate tool performance, and lead implementation of new technologies across teams.

The role emphasizes developing advanced machining techniques, documenting NC programs, and guiding cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and cost per part in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Physics, Mechanical or Aerospace preferred.
• 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of CNC machines and controllers.
• Basic understanding of machining / metal cutting processes.
• Data analysis.
• Fundamentals of CNC programming and CAD modeling.
• Numerical simulation and modeling.
• Vibration Analysis.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation and Technology team in machining process development.
• Analyze data gathered from CNC machines.
• Develop cutting tools and advanced machining techniques for use by others.
• Develop test plans and artifacts for proving out processes.
• Document process plans for NC programming.
• Perform testing, generate test reports and manage testing projects.
• Develop methods to minimize cost per part.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement manufacturing technology.
• Research, evaluate, test and implement new technology and processes that support manufacturing.
• Organize proposals to purchase any technology that improves manufacturing operations.
• Design cutting tool assembly models and drawings.
• Manufacturing Process Modeling and Simulation, and testing.
• Develop advanced process modeling tools including machine kinematics, volumetric accuracy.
• Cutting Force modeling and cutting force measurements.
• Vibration and chatter simulation and testing.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical simulation

Vibration analysis

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace preferred

Tools

CNC machines

CAD modeling

Simulation software

Job description

Patriot Machine, Inc. in St. Charles, MO is seeking an Innovation and Technology Engineer to advance machining technology and process capabilities. You will analyze CNC data, simulate tool performance, and lead implementation of new technologies across teams.

The role emphasizes developing advanced machining techniques, documenting NC programs, and guiding cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and cost per part in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.