Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer(Exp in mill machine programming)
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr Manufacturing Engineer for an opportunity in East Aurora, NY.

Position Title: Sr Manufacturing Engineer(Exp in mill machine programming)

Location: East Aurora, NY

Anticipated Start Date: 09/09/2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Direct Hire

Job Type: Full Time Permanent role

Pay Range: [$80k] - [$140k] annually
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years Manufacturing Engineering with milled parts experience with increasing responsibility.
A minimum equivalent of 5 years hands on machining experience.
CAD/CAM CNC milled parts programming experience (Siemens NX preferred). Fluent in G&M Code programming.
Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
Job Description:

Here is what you can expect….

* Evaluate and develop new and emerging technologies in manufacturing engineering and production process development.

* Play a major role in coordinating Design for Manufacturing efforts amongst various development engineering groups for new and existing programs.

* Determine manufacturing procedures, operation sequencing, prepare tooling and gauge lists, create, and prove out N/C programs, writing of detailed operations sheets and work instructions to produce complex milled machined parts and sub-assemblies.

* Hands on approach in supporting continuous improvement efforts for existing production processes.

* Prepare, monitor, and update engineered or estimated time standards for set up and run hours, man to machine ratios and economic run quantities for each component's processes throughout the entire parts routing.

* Provide detailed cost estimates for new business capture and process improvement efforts.

* Leadership in new manufacturing capital equipment evaluation, justification, purchasing and implementation.

* Daily interaction with a variety of disciplines, including other Moog engineers, technicians, operations, and quality personnel, as well as external suppliers, to solve process related problems and mentor others.

* Work days are split between hands on shop interaction and office assignments. Many times, the Manufacturing engineers performs their own machine program proveouts side by side with shop personnel.

* Project leadership opportunities assigned by the Group Lead and/or Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

* Support of production automated manufacturing cells, driving process stability to achieve reduced attended labor and human factor variation. Assignment/Ownership of a dedicated manufacturing cell is likely.

* Some international and/or domestic travel as required (5% or approx. two weeks/year).

What we are looking for…

* Bachelor of Science Degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Eng or Tech).

* Additional seasoned experience in manufacturing engineering that would be equivalent to what is learned in a degreed program would be reviewed for an acceptable alternative to the B. S. Degree requirement.

* A minimum of 5 years Manufacturing Engineering with milled parts experience with increasing responsibility.

* A minimum equivalent of 5 years hands on machining experience.

* CAD/CAM CNC milled parts programming experience (Siemens NX preferred). Fluent in G&M Code programming.

* Strong cutting tool and workholding knowledge, selection, and design. Quick change and automation tooling/workholding experience a plus.

* Strong manufacturing process knowledge to create efficient CNC programs for complex milled parts.

* A progressive thinker and self-starter to help advance our current methodologies and technologies as we drive to automated manufacturing cells.

* Excellent communication and documentation skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

* The ability to provide guidance and direction to other manufacturing engineers.

* Experience developing automated and advanced manufacturing systems.

* A "Lean Mindset" and leadership skills to drive change towards a "Lean factory" and "Standardized Work". (Lean belt certification a plus)

* The ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with MS Project is a plus.

* Strong computer skills proficiency. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

* Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T

* 5-Axis Machining center programming experience required. Moog's 5-Axis Global Machining Platform consists of Okuma MU-4000V, MU-5000V, MU-8000V and Mazak I-600 machines. Experience with these machines is a plus.

* Experience in machining a wide variety of Aerospace materials (Aluminum, Titanium, Stainless Steels, etc) on complex milled parts.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.