Job Description

Description

 (This job is located in Clinton Twp, MI.  Must be available to work on site) 

Summary

The Manufacturing Machining Engineer Technician supports daily manufacturing operations with a focus on process efficiency/improvement, cost reduction, and quoting new work opportunities. This role involves CNC programming, tooling, prototyping, and process optimization for machining metals and alloys. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Functions

• Supports daily      operations in providing cost effective solutions
• Delivers process      improvements/cost savings 
  • Cycle time       reduction
  • Tooling cost       out
  • Set-up       reduction
  • Process       Capability
• Supports in      quoting new business opportunities 
• Develops and      supports implementing error proofing in continuous improvement projects      using root cause/corrective action tools
• Leads in      providing prototypes and pre-series samples on new programs, and supports      in launching of new products during APQP
• Writes, uploads,      and proofs out CNC programs 
• Liaison for      tooling and machining suppliers
• Supports in      process plans, BOM’s, routings, purchasing requisitions, PFMEA, and safety      initiatives 

· Follows all safety, environment and quality procedures and instructions.

· Understands and implements Drake Driven Core Values into everyday work habits.

Competencies

· Problem solving

· Technical expertise

· Attention to detail

· Communication

· Analytical Thinking

· Safety-conscious

· Time management

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Results-oriented

· Mathematical ability

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires at least 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Preferred Associates in Technical Degree but not required

· Minimum of 3 years professional experience in manufacturing machining 

• Subject matter      expertise in the following manufacturing processes:
  • CNC Milling and       Turning (standard and multi axis)
  • Broaching,       Shaping, Spline Rolling, and Hobbing
  • CNC Grinding       (ID, OD, Centerless, Surface)
  • Heat Treatments
• Machining      experience with metals/alloys such as aluminum, steel, cast iron,      powder/sintered metal
• CAD/CAM      experience
• PPAP experience 
• Fixture      designing (manual & hydraulic) 
• Problem solving      techniques (six sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA)
• Proficient with      interpretation and application of GD&T

Benefits:

401(k) with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

FSA

Paid Time Off