Department: Operations
Reports To: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Job Summary: The Programming Specialist will focus on production control, robotics, and CNC programming to enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize production workflows, and ensure high-quality output.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Control
- Develop and maintain job routings for manufacturing processes to ensure optimal workflow and resource utilization.
- Analyze existing job routing structures and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve routing-related issues.
- Utilize ERP systems to manage and update job routings and ensure accurate production planning.
- Support new product introductions by developing job routing/ provide input for quoting estimated machine hours.
Programming
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain CNC machines, ensuring precision and operational efficiency.
- Implement automated solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop lean manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to reduce operation costs.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Develop standard operating procedures and processes that improve machine efficiencies and through put.
- Identify machine tooling and upgrades.
- Train and support production staff on new technologies and process improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, CNC programming or robotics role.
- A proven track record of CNC programming and machine shop process improvement.
- Experience with robotic automationand integration. Automation installations are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with ERP systems for production planning and control.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in lean manufacturing with a track record of leading/ participating in improvement projects.
- Experience with PLC programming and automation controls.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Haas
- Mazak
- Vertical turning lathes
- Horizontal boring mills
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
- Will frequently sit at a desk, stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
- Operates and handles a computer, equipment and tools using hands and fingers frequently to complete tasks
- Will use specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions and Occupational Exposure
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience:
- Exposure to extreme heat, hot and cold outdoor and indoor conditions
- Exposure to dust/fumes, intense light
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please explain your engineering/Manufacturing and CNC programming experience? Are you familiar with• Haas
- Mazak
- Vertical turning lathes
- Horizontal boring mills
machines and what CNC programs did you create? Were they original programs or adjustments to existing programs?
Ability to Commute:
- Zelienople, PA (16063)
Work Location: In person