Continuous Improvement​/Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: CI/NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary: Under the direction of Bethlehem Site Lead, performs a variety of tasks and operations that are required to support and execute CNC Swiss, mill, or secondary department priorities and goals. The amin role of this position is for CI and NPI related process improvement and development into all manufacturing operations. This includes setup and programming of CNC Swiss machines, mill machines, inspecting parts, completing documentation and performing preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties within the manufacturing space.

Adherence to established Standard Work Instructions (SWI's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Quality Management System (QMS) is essential.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate multiple CNC Swiss or mill machines, do machine changeovers, and machine setups to support production and customer on time delivery
• Ability to program in Solid
  
  CAM (Partmaker), edit/optimize program if needed, and setup a new program
• Ensure tool paths are optimized for efficiency, precision, and minimal tool wear.
• Advanced understanding of CNC Swiss and mill G-Code
• Able to load, verify, and debug CNC programs
• Able to adjust offsets and program as necessary to achieve design specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of Macro programming
• Mentor Level 1,2 and 3 CNC Swiss or Mill Programmers to improve department skills.
• Collaborate with product development to review new product designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements.
• Support the transition of products from product development to manufacturing, ensuring a seamless scale-up process.
• Develop and introduce new manufacturing processes into full-scale production environments.
• Conduct process development (Experiments, DOE's, etc.) and validation and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, MSA, etc.)
• Design and manufacture fixtures for new and established processes.
• Review and identify potential manufacturing issues early in the development process.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams regarding new product machining and secondary processes.
• Understand and execute EPICOR ERP transactions to support job functions.
• Document production by completing forms, reports, logs and records of jobs and equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment by following established procedures, perform preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to Tyber Medical Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Work Instructions (SWI's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Quality Management System (QMS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Core Competencies:

• Must be a CNC Swiss or Mill Programmer lll for 2 years or have sufficient prior experience.
• Working knowledge of data entry, ERP, and job traveler execution.
• Working knowledge of SOP, SWI, cGMP, GDP and QMS.
• Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to create setup sheets and work instructions
• Excellent knowledge of measuring tools, i.e., calipers, micrometers, vision systems, hard gages, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) symbols.
• Proven ability to work in a production environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proven ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency, and effectively under pressure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in understanding and following verbal and written communication instructions.
• Strong finger and hand dexterity.
• Strong visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Required / Preferred Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 5 years of CNC Swiss or Mill Programming.