Drake Enterprises is hiring: Manufacturing Machining Engineer Technician (Automo

Job Type

Full-time

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