Production Engineer

deserttech; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Machining in West Valley, UT, is hiring a Production Programmer/Engineer to join the Engineering team. You will programMastercam for multi-axis machines (Mori Seiki, Okuma, HAAS, Nakamura) and design fixtures in SolidWorks. The role emphasizes process development, tooling optimization, and seamless hand-off to production.

Required 3–5+ years in Mastercam and SolidWorks, GD&T and inspection experience, and a strong machining background. Full-time on-site position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and apply instructions, work orders and drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing processes (machine setups, optimizations).
• 3-5+ years’ experience with GD&T and inspection practices.
• 3-5+ years’ experience programming and developing setups on CNC mills/lathe.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in Mastercam for mill/lathe toolpaths.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in SolidWorks creating fixturing/prints.

Responsibilities

• Program in Mastercam for multi-axis machines (Mori Seiki, Okuma, HAAS, Nakamura).
• Design fixtures/workholding in SolidWorks.
• Mastercam usage on mills and lathes including mill-turn and multi-axis toolpaths.
• Develop new processes and CNC programs; set up multi-axis machines for hand-off to production.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing plans for parts to run efficiently.
• Assist engineers and production staff to resolve machining/manufacturing issues.
• Follow Desert Tech policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

GD&T

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Renishaw probing

Macro writing

Machine setup & automation

Education

Tech school certification in programming and machining

Tools

HAAS

Mori Seiki

Nakamura

Okuma

FEELER

Fanuc

Renishaw

Job description

Production Programmer/Engineer.

Mountain Machining is a growing manufacturer who specializes in firearm parts. We are seeking a qualified individual to join our Production Development Team as a Production Programmer/Engineer.

We are looking for someone knowledgeable and experienced in Machining and Programming who can incorporate ideas to minimize costs without sacrificing the quality of product. We want someone who can assist our team in developing and implementing Manufacturing Plans for Lathes, Mills and Screw Machines with use of SolidWorks and Mastercam, with experience in Production Machining Automation.

Primary Responsibilities of the Production Programmer/Engineer:

• Programming in Mastercam software for multi axis Mori Seiki, Okuma, HAAS, and Nakamura machines


• Designing fixtures or work holding in SolidWorks.


• Mastercam use on Mills and Lathes, including mill-turn and multi-axis toolpaths.


• Develop new processes and CNC programs, and set-up multi-axis machines with the intent to hand-off parts to the production team.


• Developing and optimizing manufacturing plans for current and new parts to run in the most efficient manner.


• Assistingotherengineers, production personnel, etc. to resolve machining or manufacturing problems.


• Follows procedures as defined by Desert Tech policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.

Required:

• Ability to read, interpret, and incorporate instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.


• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes (machine setups, usage, optimizations, etc.)


• 3-5+ years’ experience with GD&T and inspection practices.


• 3-5+ years’ experience in programming anddevelopment setups on CNC machines for mills and lathes.


• 3-5+ years’ experience in Mastercam using mill and lathe toolpaths.


• 3-5+ plus years’ experience in SolidWorks creating fixturing and prints.

Preferred:

• 5-10+ years’ experience in the above areas


• Renishaw probing and macro writing experience.


• Experience with the following machine and/or controller brands: HAAS, Mori Seiki, Nakamura, Okuma, FEELER, and Fanuc.


• Tech school certification in programming and machining.


• Black belt in lean manufacturing.

Location

West Valley, UT

Department

Engineering

Employment Type

Full time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$80k+