Senior Lead Engineer – Digital Manufacturing

• Under close supervision, this position is responsible for acquiring expertise in creating quality NC part programs used on numerically controlled production machines.
• Work is checked by CAD/CAM software during progress and is reviewed for accuracy upon completion.
• Review and interpret the requirements of technical engineering drawings and specifications
• Reviews tool selection and machining methods with PGL or more experienced programmer prior to creating a part program, assures departmental procedures are followed
• Creates NC part programs and submits for final approval and assembles programs using existing recall modules.
• Updates existing tapes per engineering change request or manufacturing needs and reviews plots and output listings of programs with experienced programmers prior to tape release.
• Recommend improvements or modifications and discuss impact of these recommendations with other departments as required.
• Skills typically acquired through 10-15 years working in a lathe and/or milling CAD/CAM software programming experience
• A strong background in programming Yamazaki turn mill and multi axis machines will be advantageous
• Be proactive, problem-solver and strong communicator, keen to identify and implement improvement initiatives
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