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ALIGN PRECISION

Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing

ALIGN PRECISION, Arundel, Maine, United States

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Job Description Job Description Summary • Document complete process flow of new projects / components including estimated process times. • To generate process files needed to support manufacturing of various parts and components. • To perform mechanical design tasks in CAD as needed for manufacturing, drafting Solid Model parts, tooling, fixture assemblies, and drawings. (Design, Solid Models, Drawings) • To provide engineering support by troubleshooting manufacturing process and machining issues and implementing timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow. • To monitor and debug new methods, equipment, and procedures to ensure total system efficiencies. • Ability to generate CNC programs primarily for single & multi-axis lathes, and/or vertical, horizontal, 4 and 5-axis machining centers, with Fanuc and Siemens controls. • Project management skills to order cutting tools and fixture components as needed. • Continuous Improvement implementation via self-observations or instructions by others. • Provide SolidWorks and or ESPRIT training and mentoring to associate engineers. Develop and maintain manufacturing plans for new and existing products within the ERP system. • Review engineering documents. (Drawings, CAD-models, MBD/DPD/PMI, Specifications, etc.) • Review changed / revised engineering documentation for manufacturability and engineering changes for impact to fixture and process. • Create Solid Models & CAD drawings for inspection, manufacturing process, fixtures, tooling, assembly, other parts related devices, workstations, etc. Extracting MBD/DPD/PMI model data. (ie: SolidWorks) • Create CNC Machine Programs & Process Documentation (NC code, setup sheets, tool list, process info, In-Process inspection, etc.). (ie: ESPRIT CAM, Excel) • Provides constant communication between Engineering and Operations. • Support Operations by providing technical support, interpretation, and engineering data. • Support Engineering by providing feedback, data, and other information needed to process parts. • Review and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes. • Document and communicate work procedure and standardized methods as needed. • Identify need for training and communicates need to appropriate manager. • Consult with supervisors, engineers, programmers, and manufacturing to gather information about process intent to provide proper support needed. Other Tasks • Provide estimated manufacturing process and times to aid in quoting new & existing product, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to customers. • Support customer visits through engineering expertise and project involvement. • Required Education and/or Experience • Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology / Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience. • 2 years of experience or training certification with CAD software (ex: SolidWorks/AutoCAD). • 2 years of experience or training certification with CAM software (ex: ESPRIT/MasterCam). • 2 years of work experience in CNC machining/manufacturing on 3-axis verticals and/or lathes. • 2 years of work experience developing manufacturing processes and routing into an ERP system. • Working knowledge of MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, BOX, Adobe Acrobat, & ERP systems. • Experience with the business side of operation (quoting, customer relations, production planning, etc.) • On the job training/growth will be provided for motivated applicants. Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail-Oriented. • Ability to work in a team environment and organize and document data for others to use. • monitors own work to ensure quality. • Positive internal and customer focused attitude. • Language Skills • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, drawings, and customer and industry specifications. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Mathematical Skills • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Working knowledge of services such as Heat Treating, Plating, Cleaning, & Non-Destructive Testing. • Experience with reading and applying customer & product specifications for manufacturing. • A good understanding to apply GD&T tolerancing and digital MBD/DPD/PMI data to drawings. • Experience in various machining processes for a wide range of materials from Aluminum to Inconel. • Mechanical Inspection skills using various inspection equipment, height gages, and CMM’s. • Working with Aerospace parts, special alloys, close tolerances • Operate and/or program 5-Axis Machines and Mill-Turn Machines. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read technical information. Company Description Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do. Company Description Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do.