Machining Programmer - Engineering Support

Position Scope and Charter:

We are seeking candidates for the position of Manufacturing Technical Support Engineer II at the Indianapolis site. The individual will provide various types of engineering support in a machine shop environment.    

Essential Tasks: 

The following is a sample of the various tasking required of a Technical Support Engineer II. The omission of specific responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the tasking is comparable or logically associated to the position.

• Creating and modifying CNC programming for various pieces of production equipment.  
• Create or review machining process plans for required tasking steps and the associated labor hour content. Make controlled changes to work plans, assignments, or methods necessary to effectively accomplish the task.
• Ability to support manufacturing floor, ensuring timely resolution to technical issues.  
• Reviews and develops machining and sheet metal fabrication labor estimates.
• Maintain/modify existing and implement new statistical process controls.
• Reviews documents, drawings, preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes to determine processes to fabricate prototype and production assemblies.
• Provides manufacturing capability reviews and labor estimates.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, computer-aided design (CAD) files, production planning documents, technical documents, and technical manuals.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Educational / Work Experience Requirements: 

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM preferred but not required.
• A minimum 6 years’ experience required with programming and troubleshooting complex multi-axis fabrication programs with multiple controller configurations.
• Previous experience generating CNC programs with MasterCam and Pro-E (Creo).
• Two years working with quality systems and processes.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials as well as plastics, fiber, and rubber materials.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of various types of cutting tools and the ability to determine/ calculate correct speeds and feed rates.

Computer Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a particular emphasis on Excel.  Familiarity with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning software is a plus.
• Previous experience generating CNC programs with MasterCam and Pro-E (Creo).
• Previous experience with data repositories.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. 
• Ability to communicate technical concerns within and outside of job function (e.g., Engineering, Mission Assurance, customers, vendor, etc.) regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Strong people skills with the ability to handle difficult discussions.

Technical Skills: 

• The candidate must be able to read and understand machining requirements detailed on drawings.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to support manufacturing floor, ensuring timely resolution to technical issues.  

Security Requirements:

The candidate must meet the requirements necessary to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.  

Physical Requirements:

Significant standing, walking, moving, sitting, climbing stairs, carrying, bending, reaching, and handling are part of the daily routine. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.