Manufacturing Engineer-Mill Machining

ARCH; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one (medical/dental/

401(k) with company match

PTO

9 holidays per year

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ARCH is seeking an experienced engineer to design optimal fabrication processes for milled parts per customer orders. You will create CNC programs, establish manufacturing processes, and generate operation prints to streamline production.

You will partner with quality and management to ensure readiness at setup, maintain setup sheets, and drive continuous improvement. A strong CAM background and teamwork are essential for success at ARCH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years machining experience.
• 3+ years CAM programming experience.
• 2+ years in an engineering-related function.
• ITAR compliance requires U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for new products.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products.
• Create operation prints as required.
• Coordinate with quality on inspection methods.
• Ensure items are kitted and available at setup time.
• Create and maintain setup sheets and process documentation.
• Lead on-floor support with management and production.
• Assist with quoting part rates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, quick hits).
• Research, procure, and develop new technology (tooling, work holding, equipment).
• Participate in quality activities (NCMR, root-cause analysis, MRB).
• Mentor engineers and machinists to improve skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

CAD skills

Blueprint reading

Machine setup/operation

GD&T knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Gibbs CAM

3D CAD software

Job description

We build leaders in precision.

ARCH recognizes and rewards our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package.

• Competitive salary range -$90,000 to $110,000 per year depending on experience
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 4.5% company match if you contribute at least 5%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 company paid holidays per year
• Employer paid Life Insurance, AD & D plus optional coverage for yourself, spouse and child(ren)
• Employee Assistance Program
• MN Paid Leave/and/or Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided by ARCH
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Join our team if you thrive in a challenging, meaningful work environment and take pride in precision, accountability, and craftsmanship!

Position Summary:

Responsible for designing an optimal process for fabrication of milled parts per customer purchase order requirements. The processes include both primary and secondary operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for new product development, including but not limited to:
  • Creation of CNC programs for new products
  • Creation of manufacturing process for new product
  • Creation of operation prints as required
  • Coordinate with quality on inspection methods
  • Participate in pre-production process to ensure all items are kitted and available at setup time
• Create and maintain setup sheets
• Create jobs and process documentation
• Partner with Management and Production on Floor Support
• Assist with quoting part rates
• Lead continuous improvement including, but not limited to:
  • Identify, lead, and Coordinate "Kaizen" events
  • Identify and lead "quick hit" improvements
• Research, procure, and develop new technology including, but not limited to:
  • Tooling
  • Work holding
  • Equipment
• Participate in quality activities including, but not limited to:
  • Nonconforming Material Review (NCMR)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Material review board
• Mentor other engineers and machinists to improve their manufacturing and engineering skill sets

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in machining
• A minimum of 3 years’ CAM programming experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering related function.
• Due to contractual requirements, this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• Contract manufacturing experience
• CAM programming in GIBBS
• Strong Analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbally
• Strong communication & customer-service skills
• Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds and work methods is critical
• Ability to be open minded and work well with others and in a team environment
• Ability to set up and operate machine tools
• Ability to program machine tools
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and utilize GD&T proficiently
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision
• Strong math skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• 3D CAD skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Continuous mental and visual attention is needed.
• The ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, kneel, sit, reach or otherwise move about frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• The ability to talk and hear is frequently required.
• Performs typing for operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards where temperature may vary and personal protective equipment is required.

Additional Notes

ARCH Global Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings LLC are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

About Us

ARCH is a consolidated contract manufacturing company-a combination of engineering expertise and precision-machining technologies to serve the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. We offer a synergy of resources to reduce manufacturing costs, optimize performance of components and products, and mitigate supply chain risks. Our facilities are strategically located across the U.S. to optimize outsourced precision-machining needs.

Founded in 2011 by Strength Capital Partners, ARCH is structured to provide the capacity, flexibility, and scalability to succeed. We provide design for manufacturability, prototyping, on-site application testing, program management, technical support and customized services. Working with ARCH, businesses gain the advantage of an expanding range of cutting-edge resources for all precision-machining needs.

ARCH serves medical, aerospace and defense, and a range of tight-tolerance market applications. We provide full-integration support throughout the entire process, including precision machining, finishing, and technical mechanical assembly services. We offer design-for-manufacturability expertise and prototype through production at our American-based facilities.

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