US Citizenship is required for this position

Hirsh Precision has called the Front Range home since 1979. We are a growing company with a long history of maintaining the highest quality standards and investing in the latest machining technology.

As a leader in US manufacturing, we strive to bring new levels of productivity and product innovation into the medical, aerospace, industrial, and scientific industries by leveraging software, advanced manufacturing techniques, and new manufacturing systems.

Our company maintains a reputation of integrity, quality, service, and excellence due to the efforts of our passionate, engaged team members. We are committed to preserving our company culture as we grow and doing work that improves people's lives.

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Our company will be the Standard of Excellence in precision manufacturing.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality products and manufacturing services, delivered on time. We are committed to continuous improvement and to conducting business with integrity.

We strive to be people who are honest and trustworthy, passionate and productive, loyal and committed.

Position Summary

This position has a main role on the Engineering Team focused on new part introduction. The core of your day will involve estimating, project management, process development, and working with the Manufacturing and Estimation Teams.

We are looking for a self-starter with leadership potential. You will need a solid understanding of CNC machining, other common manufacturing processes, and GD&T.

This is a hands-on position, requiring proven experience with solving manufacturing challenges related to CNC machining processes, several years of experience with milling, turning, and mill-turning operations, as well as advanced knowledge of CNC tooling.

Internal customers include engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

Developing process plans and instructions
Preparing documentation for new manufacturing processes
Preparing and creating engineering procedures, standards, and work instructions
Recommending technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance
Estimating operational costs for machined parts or components
Working with the Estimation team and sometimes leading quoting activities
Communicating manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes
Providing technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Implementing new manufacturing methods, equipment, or processes to improve operations
Reviewing part or component drawings and specifications for manufacturability or completeness
Preparing operational reports
Analyzing costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects
Evaluating production performance, including selection of manufacturing methods and fabrication
Providing manufacturability feedback to customers from quoting through the New Part Introduction process

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Two years of manufacturing experience
Familiarity with G-Code and CAM Programming
Interpretation of engineering drawings
An understanding of CNC setup and machining cycle times
Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques, tooling, and equipment
Working knowledge of GD&T
Professional written and verbal communication skills

Desired Experience and Skills

A 4-year BS degree in Process, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Or 5+ years of Relevant Engineering Experience
3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks
Project Management Software like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project is a plus
Estimating software such as Paperless Parts
Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Working Conditions: office and factory floor

You should be proficient in:

GD&T
Equipment Troubleshooting
CNC Tooling
CNC Programming
G-Code
M-Code
CAD/CAM Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Brother, Dmg Mori Seiki)
CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
CNC Swiss Lathe (Tsugami)
CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit)
CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)