Screw Machine Manufacturing Engineer

As a Screw Machine Manufacturing Engineer, is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for Acme-Gridley and Davenport multi-spindle automatic screw machines. This position serves as the technical expert for screw machine operations by designing tooling and manufacturing processes, troubleshooting complex machining issues, improving equipment performance, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

1) Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products

2) Determine optimum cutting speeds, feeds, tooling geometry, cycle times, and machining sequences to maximize productivity

3) Design tooling layouts, cam configurations, tooling sequences, and machine setups for Acme-Gridley and Davenport screw machines

4) Develop standardized setup documentation and process instructions

5) Perform complex machine setups and get approval of new jobs

6) Optimize existing machine setups to improve throughput, quality, and equipment utilization

7) Provide advanced technical troubleshooting for machining, tooling, and process issues

8) Support production during startups and critical manufacturing challenges

9) Lead initiatives to reduce setup times, scrap, downtime, tooling costs, and cycle times

10) Lead initiatives to reduce setup times, scrap, downtime, tooling costs, and cycle times

11) Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards

12) Perform first-piece inspections and support root cause investigations for quality concerns.

Skill Set/Knowledge Required:

1) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

2) Working knowledge of mechanical gauging and instruments, which include micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, force gages, pin gages, dial indicators and hardness testers

3) Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

4) Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)

5) Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, as a team member and a project leader

6) Highly motivated, self-starter, detail-oriented

7) Good problem-solving abilities

Qualifications:

1) An associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering is preferred

2) Minimum of 8-10 years of hands-on experience in the setup, operation, and engineering of Acme-Gridley and Davenport screw machines.

3) Process improvement skills

4) Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, as well as an in-depth understanding of cams, gears, and mechanical gearing.

5) Proficiency in grinding and setting form tools, shave tools, drills, and cutoffs.

6) Solid understanding of shop mathematics, decimals, fractions, and metric conversions.

7) Proficient with the use of SolidWorks or similar Engineering Design software for the purpose of documenting Electro-mechanical system designs.

This is an onsite position!

Continuous improvement, integrity, team alignment, and a desire to achieve are of the utmost importance in helping us achieve our mission which is to continually make Dill the best in the business.

Find out more about Dill Air Controls at www.dillvalves.com

This position does not offer relocation; all interested candidates should email their resume or complete an application on the company website. Only candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of CNC lathes and Screw machine experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxford, NC 27565: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000