Manufacturing Engineer

Lincotek-Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincotek-Group in Vandalia, OH is seeking a skilled CNC operations specialist to provide technical support and leadership in CAD/CAM, CNC programming, and process optimization. You will collaborate with production, quality, and vendors to drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities include SOP development, troubleshooting, data analysis, and mentoring technicians while advancing new CNC applications, NPI projects, and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows and CNC programming.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and cost improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide ownership and leadership in CAD/CAM and CNC program management, including SOPs.
• Troubleshoot CNC processes and optimize toolpaths and cutting parameters.
• Analyze machine performance data to identify improvements and support NPI projects.
• Train and mentor technicians and programmers on CNC practices and project work.
• Support production readiness and deployment of new CNC technologies and automation.

Skills

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

This role is responsible for providing technical support and expertise to our CNC machining operations. You will collaborate with production team, quality, vendors, and customers to optimize current machining processes, troubleshoot issues, and develop new machining applications. You will be a key player in driving continuous improvement and helping drive safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with operations to provide ownership and leadership in CAD/CAM, CNC program management including standard operating procedures (generation, storage, optimization, etc).
• Provide expert level troubleshooting and support for CNC machining processes when needed.
• Analyze machine performance data and identify areas with team for improvement. Optimize toolpaths and cutting parameters for efficient and high-quality machining
• Assist with a hands on approach as setting up and optimizing new CNC programs and processes where applicable (programming).
• Provide support for process routings in ERP - support new part setup and existing part maintenance where needed. Provide support for work in process drawings and work instructions.
• Provide cost estimating support to Sales Team.
• Develop new CAD/CAM, Multi Axis Milling, Millturn, Swissturns, and 5 Axis Grinding, CNC machining and auxiliary applications and processes - new process development and in support of select new part introduction (NPI) projects.
• Work with customer teams on assigned NPI projects to translate design requirements into feasible machining configurations and DFM support.
• Research and implement new technologies and best practices in CNC machining and supporting processes in collaboration with team. Support development of Manufacturing Technology Roadmap.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for CNC operations and auxiliary processes including ensuring process routings and setup information is well documented and clear.
• Guide, train & mentor Technicians and Programmers on Projects.
• Support capital equipment deployment including collaboration with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and proficient deployment of projects.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and cycle time improvement.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles including 5S and changeover reduction support. Provide next generation fixture and tooling designs with team for process optimization. Serve as a Subject matter expert to maintenance team support and knowledge for CNC equipment.
• With staff, train and mentor personnel on CNC machining and programming best practices including training development, documentation, and delivery.
• Identify areas of potential implementation of automation and lights out production to aid productivity and throughput.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in CNC technology and automation via research and online forums.
• Ability to support multi sites as needed.