Process Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer with strong CAD/CAM experience to optimize machining processes and align them with design specifications. This role involves programming equipment, creating CNC code, and simulating tool paths to ensure efficient, accurate production.

The candidate will design and validate tooling, fixtures, and gages, while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years machining/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience; Mastercam preferred.
• AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software.
• Knowledge of GD&T required.
• Experience with tooling selection and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Program equipment, create CNC code, and tool path simulation.
• Design, construct, and validate tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Lead workflow/cell design with focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives companywide.
• Provide support for supplier development activities, quality issues, and customer concerns.

Skills

Machining/Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Mastercam

AutoCAD Inventor

Vericut

GD&T

Job description

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Programming of equipment, creation of CNC code, and tool path simulation.
• Primary contact for design engineering or program management on manufacturing processes.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing methods, Bill of Materials, and labor standards in ERP system.
• Participates in activities related to C.I. and cost reductions/process improvements.
• Design, construction, and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Workflow / cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.
• Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems in a machining environment.
• Support Supply Chain and Quality with supplier development activities as needed.
• Support customer complaints and concerns.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years machining/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required. Mastercam preferred.
• AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software required.
• Vericut experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex 2D blueprints and 3D models required.
• Working knowledge of GD&T required.
• Experience with tooling selection and fixture design required.
• Knowledge of both manual and CNC machining equipment, specifically multi-axis (5+) programming experience.
• Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.
• Ability to implement change and train employees in a production floor environment.
• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Four-year degree in engineering preferred, but not required (mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred)