Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The Timken Company
US - Michigan - Traverse City
June 30, 2024
Engineering

Your career begins at Cone Drive Operations, a Timken company! Cone Drive is located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan and boasts nearly 100 years of success in thegearing industry.

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Cone Drive. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position to support the design and manufacture of the Cone Drive Harmonic Solutions product line. The engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing manufacturing processes, along with continuous improvement of existing processes. This position will interface and collaborate with a cross functional team including Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Product Development.

Job Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to the following:
Develop and implement CNC programs and detailed process plans for precision mill-turning and grinding
Specify and implement workholding and cutting tools for manufacturing operations
Create and maintain process instructions (routings, work instructions, procedures etc.)
Develop standard work and time standards for machining and assembly processes
Define inspection methodologies and support quality issues
Provide daily support to shop floor to maintain production
Train operation personnel on the execution of manufacturing methods and processes
Lead production launch and improvement activities to support new and existing programs
Support the specification and launch of new equipment and processes
Apply LEAN manufacturing techniques to facilitate TAKT, flow, pull, waste reduction, and support a continuous improvement culture
Lead application of data-driven methods to reduce costs and quality defects, such as FMEA, SPC, and PPAP
Apply statistical methods to troubleshoot processes and conduct root cause analysis
Support and manage NPI projects
Support product design activities to ensure manufacturing processes are developed in parallel and taken into account to support product and customer requirements
Discuss and solve complex problems in a team setting
Maintain positive outlook and encourage and grow the team
Research areas for continuous improvement in all areas of the Harmonic product line

Required and Preferred Experience:

BS in mechanical/manufacturing engineering
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with emphasis in precision machining environment.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience running production machines, both manual and CNC
Intimate knowledge of common machine tools including lathes, mills, mill/turn, and grinders
Familiarity with gear hobs, gear shapers, and gear grinders
Experience with process, tooling, and fixture design
Strong programming capabilities of 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machines. Preferably in ESPRIT
Experience and understanding of precision inspection methods and equipment
Strong SolidEdge, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software capabilities
Proficient in MS Office
Knowledge of DIN, SAE, ASTM and AGMA specifications
Knowledge of special processing operations such as Heat Treating, Non-Destructive Testing, Shot Peening, Coating, Plating and Painting
Knowledge of quality systems, including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, GR&R, Process Capabilities Studies
Experience with LEAN initiatives and root cause analysis
Understanding of GD&T
Project Management skills
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated with strong drive to complete tasks and projects
Ideal candidate will have experience of the design and manufacturing of strain wave gearing and components.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Associated topics: business, cost efficient, industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, methods engineer, project, sap, supply, supply chain

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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