Manufacturing Engineer/Programming

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer                                                           Rev. 08/24

Location: Reed Manufacturing, Erie, PA - On-site

Job type: Full-Time

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Salary: 70-80k

General Description

The Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer position: Programs, documents, orders tooling, and is involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process.  This is position will be for a highly skilled programmer who is experienced with Mills, Lathes, and preferably Swiss style machines. The focus will be on programming skills and less about the fixturing at this time.  

Interested persons should send resumes to:

Acara Solutions, Brandon Salinas - salinasb@acarasolutions.com

LinkedIn Applications will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities:

Program

• Create programs and fully document (Set Up sheets, etc) for each job.
• Assist & troubleshoot machining issues that occur in manufacturing.
• Manage and order tooling as needed.
• Assist set up first runs of new parts and help train machinists.
• Revise existing programs to improve cycle, tool life and quality.
• Program & document laser marker jobs.

Fixtures

• Design and construct drill jigs & fixtures for manufacturing with engineering support as needed.
• Work with Design Engineers & Machinists to efficiently improve current machining fixtures.
• Make sure fixtures are in good repair and ensure they are producing quality parts.

Design and project management.

• Work with Engineers to determine critical features of new parts before designing, testing, and refining machine fixtures.
• Consult with Assembly & Engineers to design safe, ergonomic, and time saving assembly fixtures and devices. Work to improve and update current assembly methods.
• Work with Engineers to establish efficient machining sequences.
• Suggest design changes to improve manufacturing times, help reduce costs, & improve quality.
• Value analyzes assemblies to simplify & help reduce costs.
• Make suggestions for more effective machines, fixtures, tooling, layout, and participate on improvement teams.
• Assist with managing new equipment projects including machine selection, plant layouts, tooling selection.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A post high school degree in CNC Machining or completion of an Apprenticeship Program is a plus.
• In addition, the ideal performer will be a motivated self-starter with good interpersonal and technical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively on verbal and written levels.

Minimum Previous Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience working as a CNC *Set Up* Machinist.
• Possess a high mechanical aptitude.
• Continues learning to improve skills, to keep current with new equipment and methods and to be able to train other associates.

Minimum Additional Training:

• None

Other Skills:

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional
• Twisting/Bending; Occasional
• Driving (forklift license required); Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional
• Climbing/accessing heights; Seldom
• Sitting; Frequent
• Standing; Frequent with ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Walking; Frequent
• Talking / Hearing; Frequent
• Writing; Frequent
• Manual Keying/Data Entry; Occasional

Seldom (<10%), Occasional (10% - 50%), Frequent (50% - 80%), Constant (>80%)

The above description covers the most significant responsibilities, objectives, and background requirements, but does not exclude other less important elements of the job that also may be required.

Interested persons should send resumes to:

Acara Solutions, Brandon Salinas - salinasb@acarasolutions.com