Makino
Aero Engine Process Development Engineer
Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino.
About this Position: Level I Aero Engine Process Development Engineer plays a key role in supporting Makino's pre- and post-sales efforts related to aerospace engine component manufacturing. In this hands-on role, you'll gain experience evaluating customer manufacturing needs, developing process plans, designing tooling and fixtures, and creating NC programs using Siemens NX. You'll also simulate programs in CGTECH Vericut and execute them on Makino's advanced milling and grinding platforms, utilizing 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis machining techniques.
This position is based at our Corporate Office in Mason, OH, and involves a mix of computer-based and shop floor responsibilities. Travel is project-dependent and may be required up to 50% of the time. Regular on-site presence at the office or customer locations is expected.
Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on experience. Individuals who have completed a technical certificate program in machining, manufacturing technology, or precision tooling will also be considered with equivalent experience. • Candidates without a degree may also be considered with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience
Relevant experience may include hands-on roles such as machinist, tool maker, or CNC technician, particularly in job shops, machine shops, or precision manufacturing environments, with exposure to aerospace components, turbine engine hardware, tight-tolerance machining, or high-mix, low-volume part setup.
What you need to be successful in the role: Ability to present a professional image, while demonstrating excellent communication and customer relation skills. Positive attitude, open minded team player, but capable of thinking "outside the box". Ability to multi-task, are self-motivated and have the desire to work in a manufacturing environment. Operational knowledge of Multi-Axis CNC Machining Centers, with a working knowledge of Fanuc and/or Makino controls. Computer literate to support industry standard software applications. Skills you will develop in this position:
Detailed knowledge of CNC part programming, with an understanding of macro programming. A thorough understanding of solid modeling and 3,4, and 5 axis CAM programming utilizing Siemens NX software. Develop milling and grinding part processing solutions for exotic metals, and high temperature alloys. Investigate new techniques and tooling, in anticipation of customer needs, develop new solutions when the existent technology is inadequate. Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze and improve machining processes including but not limited to fixturing issues, CNC program and/or parameter and tooling issues. Your responsibilities:
Execute Customer specific projects, which will require that you design tooling, design dressing rolls, design fixture solutions, create NC programs, etc., at either Makino Mason, or the customers facility. Perform test cuts and machine demonstrations for Aero Engine components, including virtual and digital representations. Documentation of project results and customer specific processing. Perform post-sale startup assistance and training for customers, at their facility.
We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry.
Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and ongoing training.
Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino.
About this Position: Level I Aero Engine Process Development Engineer plays a key role in supporting Makino's pre- and post-sales efforts related to aerospace engine component manufacturing. In this hands-on role, you'll gain experience evaluating customer manufacturing needs, developing process plans, designing tooling and fixtures, and creating NC programs using Siemens NX. You'll also simulate programs in CGTECH Vericut and execute them on Makino's advanced milling and grinding platforms, utilizing 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis machining techniques.
This position is based at our Corporate Office in Mason, OH, and involves a mix of computer-based and shop floor responsibilities. Travel is project-dependent and may be required up to 50% of the time. Regular on-site presence at the office or customer locations is expected.
Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on experience. Individuals who have completed a technical certificate program in machining, manufacturing technology, or precision tooling will also be considered with equivalent experience. • Candidates without a degree may also be considered with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience
Relevant experience may include hands-on roles such as machinist, tool maker, or CNC technician, particularly in job shops, machine shops, or precision manufacturing environments, with exposure to aerospace components, turbine engine hardware, tight-tolerance machining, or high-mix, low-volume part setup.
What you need to be successful in the role: Ability to present a professional image, while demonstrating excellent communication and customer relation skills. Positive attitude, open minded team player, but capable of thinking "outside the box". Ability to multi-task, are self-motivated and have the desire to work in a manufacturing environment. Operational knowledge of Multi-Axis CNC Machining Centers, with a working knowledge of Fanuc and/or Makino controls. Computer literate to support industry standard software applications. Skills you will develop in this position:
Detailed knowledge of CNC part programming, with an understanding of macro programming. A thorough understanding of solid modeling and 3,4, and 5 axis CAM programming utilizing Siemens NX software. Develop milling and grinding part processing solutions for exotic metals, and high temperature alloys. Investigate new techniques and tooling, in anticipation of customer needs, develop new solutions when the existent technology is inadequate. Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze and improve machining processes including but not limited to fixturing issues, CNC program and/or parameter and tooling issues. Your responsibilities:
Execute Customer specific projects, which will require that you design tooling, design dressing rolls, design fixture solutions, create NC programs, etc., at either Makino Mason, or the customers facility. Perform test cuts and machine demonstrations for Aero Engine components, including virtual and digital representations. Documentation of project results and customer specific processing. Perform post-sale startup assistance and training for customers, at their facility.
We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry.
Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and ongoing training.
Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities