Application Engineer Machining Processes

Job description:

Candidate must possess a degree/ good understanding & knowledge (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical) and a minimum of 2 years hands on experience and technical competency within cutting tools & metalworking, process design, implementation and management experience in a Manufacturing environment with an emphasis on tool life management, machine up-time, work-holding, manufacturer communications and lean applications.

• We are looking for strong candidates that are problem solvers and have a great attitude.
• Work with large manufacturers to make a difference in the output and performance of their company.
• You can help them identify and help fix the issues they are having.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and recommend tools best matched to the application and machining parameters
• Trouble shoot performance and tool life problems and make recommendations regarding corrective actions
• Analyze customer's performance based on tool use and suggest new tool designs to determine possible improvements
• Manufacturer Management
• Vendor tasking and status updates
• Top Efficient/Inefficient Tools by Department
• Tool Life Improvements
• Quality Improvements
• Support Productivity Improvements
• Work with manufacturers on Tooling improvements and problem resolution
• Support all Tooling, Process and Manufacturing Engineers
• Attend Plant production Tooling meetings

MUST HAVE

• Candidate must possess a degree/ good understanding & knowledge (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical)
• 2 years hands on experience and technical competency within cutting tools & metalworking, process design, implementation and management experience in a Manufacturing environment with an emphasis on tool life management, machine up-time, work-holding, manufacturer communications and lean applications.
• Expertise in all types of milling cutting tools, including indexable tools, solid carbide tools etc.
• Well-rounded understanding of materials, surface finishes, and surface treatments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and reading blueprints is a must.
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Tooling: 2 years (Required)
• CNC: 2 years (Required)