JOB SUMMARY / OVERVIEW

The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for programming using Catia, Mastercam or Epirit software for 3 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis and millturn CNC machines.  Candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting and supporting with planning, production and quality teams to meet customers’ requirement and company objectives for quality and on time delivery. The second key responsibility is to support Chief Operating Officer and/or Director of Operations for quoting process and cost improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

¨  Responsible to comply with quality standards (AS9100/ ISO9001) and, whenever necessary, works with other departments to assist quality improvement programs. Maintain compliance with quality standards, such as quality policy, procedures, and work instructions

¨  Developing CNC program to meet customer’s requirement using Catia, Mastercam, Espirit software for 3 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis and millturn machines 

¨  Planning machining operations by reviewing orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications (i.e. surface finish), machining parameter, interpreting GD&T 

¨  Analyzing, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches 

¨  Must be efficient with tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates 

¨  Developing fixture design and processes for production teams

¨  Must be able to program and troubleshoot parts that require tolerances at ±.0002”

¨  Follow procedures and work instructions to have clear written CNC programs and tool setup instructions for production team

¨  Troubleshoot manufacturing process with customers, production and quality teams

¨  Support quoting process by provide estimation for CNC cost (i.e. setup time, FAI time, CNC cycle, polishing and inspection time)

¨  Working with tool supplier for best practice of tool selection and cost management for tooling

¨  Participate on sales call, working with customer key contacts, engineers and buyer to solve technical issues / proposing cost saving plan

¨  Backup for Director of Operations for managing production floor

¨  Participates in continuous improvement efforts and activities by actively proposing and implementing solutions for cost saving and improve productivity

¨  Propose improvement process for Programming Department annually

¨  Prompt and consistent communication with management and all departments

¨  Promptly and accurately completes all required record keeping per company processes and policies

¨  Follow established processes, work instructions, quality requirement and safety standards

¨  Ensure work area is clean, secure and well-maintained

¨  Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

¨  Associate’s degree in CNC program, or computer-related field or mechanical field

Training Requirements (Licenses, Programs, or Certificates):

¨  Experience programming for Moreseiki CNC machines (NL/NLX and NTX)

Experience:

¨  Minimum 10  years’ experience in programming

¨  3 years knowledge of Espirit software is a plus

¨  3 years knowledge of defense work is a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

¨  Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.  Must be able to communicate well via verbal and written skills to explain / train / transfer important instructions

¨  Must have strong attention to details

¨  Must have strong quality mindset

¨  Well-organized and handle fast paced environment with multiple deadlines

¨  Strong troubleshoot skill and resolving mechanical / logical problems

¨  Available to work weekends and overtime

¨  Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision

Citizenship:

Must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (i.e. U.S. citizen, U.S permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

WORK ENVIRONMENT / OTHER INFORMATION

(Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, etc.)

¨  Includes sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing and use of hands and arms to operate office equipment, move product samples, small boxes, etc.  Must be able to lift, move or slide 50 lbs.

¨  Local travelling may require to support customer’s event / meetings