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Acero Precision · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - CNC Manufacturing

West Chester, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Acero Precision is a company that creates life-changing medical components. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead CNC operations, ensuring precision in programming and production processes while mentoring a team of machinists.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMedical DeviceSales

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for documenting set-up sheets and set-up tool bins for every set-up

Verify estimated versus actual cycle and setup times and insure that Sponge and the Shop Schedule are kept accurate and up to date

Populate the Shop Schedule with correct times when job is up

Make sure that Change-Over Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and other instructional documents are followed by everyone working in their cell

Lead by example in this regard!

Use of CAD/CAM software and advanced machine shop mathematics

Conceptualization and implementation of creative solutions to complex machining challenges, along with R&D support during new product introduction cycles

Generate CNC programs for assigned product lines using CAD/CAM software and/or manual programming methods

Macro programming will be required in some instances

Detailed understanding of blueprints, including such aspects as geometric & dimensional tolerances, notes, revisions, specification references and surface finish requirements

Familiarity with different raw materials including aluminum, copper alloys, stainless steels, titanium, and plastics, and efficient ways of machining each of them

Makes appropriate changes in cutting tools, work holding and CNC programs when dictated by ECNs

Completes first article inspections for newly machined parts and turns over to Production Quality Controller (PQC) for final FAI

Create, update and maintain manufacturing documents and information in Sponge

Always download programs at the end of each run so we are saving the latest process

Initiate improvements in CNC programming techniques to improve processing and/or part quality

Supports Manufacturing (i.e. Milling, Turning, Drilling, Polishing, Deburr, Cleaning etc.) in the areas of process development, tool design, machinery & equipment acquisition and layout of operations

Keep abreast of new technology while refining in-house techniques

Capable of working in a superior manner with no direct supervision

Manufacturing Engineer Managers should feel entirely comfortable as problem solvers and must be able to find solutions quickly and easily

Able to make parts from blueprint on their own

Detailed knowledge of the use and application of cutting tools

This includes sharpening, geometry, grades, coatings and trouble-shooting

Maintain production goals through attention to the machining process from start to finish

Specify the entire manufacturing process from start to finish and insure that these processes are efficiently and accurately followed

Edits and updates the Shop Schedule

GSS Pushes no later than 9 AM and 4 PM daily

Updates Sponge Counts

Setup machines for production, and lead a team of self-sufficient machinists to achieve production goals, including advanced setup planning for items such as material and special tooling orders

Performs maintenance on machines before, during, and after operation and is capable of diagnosing machine troubles

Troubleshoots CNC programming and tooling problems on the production floor for mature product lines and documents all necessary changes through Sponge

Maintain cell productivity by allocating resources and delegating tasks appropriate to the employee’s skill set

Work toward improving the skill levels of each cell member

Act as mentor and coach to machinists and other team members, providing opportunities to learn new skills

Assist in the evaluation of team’s performance, including individual team members

Look for challenges that may jeopardize team cohesiveness, provide leadership for a positive work environment

This includes leadership that helps to ensure employee retention

Reports any machine collisions immediately to the PQC and Leadership Team

Must be able to identify material types and alloys using bar stock color codes

All parts at the bench must be in trays and arranged in a neat and orderly fashion

The status of all parts should be clear to any person viewing

Understand the basics of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and adjust the machines accordingly

Detailed knowledge of measuring and inspection equipment

Develop ways to inspect parts more efficiently

Responsible for quality control of all manufactured parts within the cell

Continuously aware of visual defects such as out-of-tolerance surface finishes, burrs, staining etc

Make sure that non-conforming parts are clearly marked and handled separately from production parts

Able to inspect parts completely and accurately working to blueprint specifications or Sponge requirements

Enter measurements in Sponge during production as required-usually every 20 minutes

The workbench, tabletop, and inspection equipment must be cleaned each day as during Shift Change Over

Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of all cell workstations daily, including the machines, bar feeders, benches, computers, mats, and floor

No oil, coolant, or chips should be evident in any areas, especially around the floor of the machine and in tight corners of the machine

No personal items are to be on the work table

Spare tooling, calculators, should be kept in the clip board

The shop cleanliness is not the responsibility of the maintenance staff, it is the responsibility of all employees

Qualification

CNC programmingCAD/CAM softwareBlueprint interpretationMachine shop mathematicsMaterial knowledgeQuality controlStatistical Process ControlLeadershipProblem solvingTeam mentoring

Required