Pre-Process Engineer (Turning & Milling)

ActionPlas Group

Belpre (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

ActionPlas Group in Belpre, Ohio, is seeking a Pre-Process Engineer to translate CAD drawings and 3D models into optimized CNC programs for turning and 3,4,5 axis machining. You will use Fusion 360 and AlphaCam to define repeatable processes, setups, tooling strategies, and robot-loaded cells.

You will work with engineering, quality, and maintenance to improve manufacturing, ensure health and safety, and maintain documentation, with responsibilities including cycle-time reduction, workflow

Qualifications

Proven experience as CNC Programmer in manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience setting up CNC centres and/or flatbed routers.
Proficiency with tooling, fixtures, feeds and speeds.

Responsibilities

Create, optimise and validate CNC programs for turning and milling.
Use simulation and first-off proofs to ensure repeatable machining processes.
Define setups, tooling strategies, and work-holding methods.
Optimise cycle times and machine utilisation.
Maintain program version control and documentation integrity.
Prepare complete machining job packs, including routings, inspection requirements, and tooling lists.
Coordinate with Planning to confirm scheduling and flag potential risks.
Support FAIRs, PPAPs, and compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer standards.
Work closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes.
Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

CNC Programming

Drawing Interpretation

Tooling Setup

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Team Working

Tools

Fusion 360

AlphaCam

CNC Machining Centres

Flatbed Router

Job description

Job Definition

The Pre-Process Engineer will be responsible for taking existing CAD drawings and 3D models and generating, optimising, and validating CNC programs to enable these parts to be manufactured using both turning and 3,4 and 5 axis machining centres. This role involves using simulation software (including Fusion 360 and Alpha Cam) to define repeatable machining processes, setups, tooling strategies, and work-holding methods for both fully automated robot loaded cells and standard CNC machining centres.

Responsibilities

Create, optimise, and validate CNC programs for turning and milling centres.
Use simulation and first-off proofs to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable machining processes.
Define setups, tooling strategies, and work-holding methods.
Optimise cycle times and improve machine utilisation.
Maintain program version control and documentation integrity.
Prepare complete machining job packs, including routings, inspection requirements, and tooling lists.
Coordinate with Planning to confirm realistic scheduling and flag potential risks before release.
Support FAIRs, PPAPs, and compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer standards.
Work closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes.
Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a CNC Programmer within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience setting up CNC machining centres and/or Flatbed routers.
Good understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

Experience using Fusion 360 or Alpha Cam software.
Experience with 4-axis and 5-axis machining.
Knowledge of robotic loading and unloading systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
Experience working in high-volume automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environments.

Key Skills