Programming Engineer

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Your opportunity to be part of a leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricator. Cannon Industries is a global company headquartered in Rochester, NY with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949 certifications, maintaining a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

This individual will function as a technical leader for the organization, responsible for expediting the process flow of jobs through the factory from post order entry to the shipment of the product to the customer. All work must be performed in a timely and cost-effective manner. The engineer will perform complex engineering or design tasks that require the development of new and improved techniques and procedures.

Position is located in Rochester, NY

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches
• Good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and MRP Systems
• Solid understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints at an advanced level
• Experience in the utilization of lean manufacturing practices and ISO Quality Systems
• Three years or more of manufacturing/sheet metal with welding fabrication knowledge
• CNC machining / programming background is a plus
• Ability to design & model in 3D CAD Software, Solidworks Preferred

• Voices all concerns while working with other production staff, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Vice President of Operations to resolve any and all current or potential problems affecting the production schedule
• Review all new project release packages to verify that customer’s specifications are achievable, and participate in new-product-launch meetings
• Assist Quality Assurance with establishing inspection documents and procedures
• Recommend continuous improvement actions to improve work processes

• Responsible for all phases of the CNC Programming Process, review Bill of Materials for purchasing to facilitate pricing inquiries, calculating material usages, etc.
• Perform all phases of Project Management duties including cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, and working to ensure quality production and on time shipping of customer orders
• Create detailed drawings for flat blank layouts using CAD system
• Monitor actual time and material standards vs. quoted time and material standards
• Drive process improvement to generate cost reduction
• Help write the process sheets (travelers) for the jobs
• Ensure all programs are updated with any modifications from the previous run
• Design machining, inspection and assembly fixtures
• Provide technical direction to operators as needed
• Design tooling and gauges as needed to ensure customer quality requirements are achievable
• Control proper revision levels for all programs in the company database

• On time delivery to customers
• Quality performance recognized in scrap reduction and minimized process variation
• Decrease in job setup time on all equipment
• Cost savings for production; including tooling
• Project management and document control organization skills