Trinity Forge Team Positions - TFTPs

TFTP-EMEC: Manufacturing Engineer

Rev: 12/06/2017

Coach(es): Machining Superintendent

Team member's role and responsibilities: 

• Support programming of CNC machines as required. 
• Develop manufacturing processes required to produce finished machined detail product meeting customer requirements. 
• Design, model, and plan the manufacture of tooling and fixtures required for the production of machined detail parts. 
• Assist in set-up and first article production of first time runs as necessary to proof manufacturing processes and tooling design. 
• Focus on maximizing CNC machine utilization and continue to look for and implement new methods to increase productivity and efficiency of operation. 
• Evaluate existing machining processes to look for and implement new methods to increase production rates. 
• Train and develop employees in methods and procedures on how to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing setup time, machine downtime, insert or tooling failures. 
• Support machine department cost estimating activities through evaluation of process approach, work holding requirements, and cycle time reviews as necessary. 
• Supervise the activities of machining personnel as required to accomplish first time part production. 
• Ensure work is performed in a safe and timely fashion without jeopardizing the quality of each part.

Rookie requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years experience in related field.
• Proficient in the use of PRO-E or equivalent software as it relates to manufacturing. 
• Good communication skills; both verbal and written. 
• Ability to communicate with and teach other employees. 
• Complete modules: FSAT, GDTT, and PROG. 

Physical activity involved: 

• Moderate amount of walking. 
• Periodic physical exertion as required to setup CNC equipment and to demonstrate through example optimum methods of production.

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