Senior Application Engineer, CNC Machining

• Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of manufacturing operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved
• Make proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times, and types of equipment required
• Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management, and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customer
• Experience with sourcing material and finishes
• CNC machining/manufacturing cost estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high-volume quantities

• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in a CNC machining quoting environment
• CAD proficiency
• CNC machining/manufacturing experience (which includes multiple axis milling, turning, welding, grinding, EDM etc.)
• Experience communicating CNC designs for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude
• Multitude of CNC machining/manufacturing technologies
• Must have experience and/or extensive knowledge with programming and set up of CNC machines (3/4/5 axis milling, CNC lathes, live tooling lathes, Swiss machines etc) and simple custom tooling knowledge
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Knowledge of protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications
• Experience reviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routing
• Experience communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations
• Experience working with outside vendors/services to achieve the best possible prices and solutions
• Experience consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, manufacturing, finishing, and QC
• Experience creating detailed quote packages for final review
• Experience managing quote logs daily and KPI tracking
• Ability to interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to manipulate / modify solid models
• Ability to provide technical support to machinists and process engineers during CNC manufacturing operations
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Ability to effectively review and analyze DFM (design for manufacturing) problems
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment

Preferable knowledge of welding, grinding, wire EDM, assemblies, finishing etc.

• 401(k) match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
• EAP, other wellbeing resources