CNC Manufacturing Engineer

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Elmira

　　OverviewKennedy Valve Co. is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

　　WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

　　Kennedy Valve offers great wages, and benefits packages!

　　Competitive Salary

　　Prorated vacation for the first year of employment.

　　Twelve paid Holidays

　　Retirement 401k- with company match.

　　Educational Reimbursement after one year

　　SUMMARY

　　The CNC Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production Management to gain feedback and suggestions toward continual improvements for production processes, CNC machining operations and will assist in the development and maintenance of manufacturing quality assurance.

　　ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

　　Implement manufacturing related Engineering Changes and process documentation edits.

　　Maintain the Preventive Maintenance and Calibration systems.

　　Facilitate the document control process including upkeep of appropriate records for changes as well as maintaining approved documentation.

　　Assist in the development and maintenance of manufacturing, quality assurance and packaging instructions and the fixturing and processes necessary to support them.

　　Process prints red marks and assist Production with processing of labor, BOM or other non-print red marks.

　　Design and introduce equipment to error proof and/or automate processes.

　　Perform process and equipment validations in conjunction with Engineering and Quality.

　　Assist with the introduction of, and training for, new prints, processes, and instructions.

　　Support new product development projects by providing manufacturing feasibility and definition.

　　Deliver clear and concise written and verbal communication to management, other team members and end users.

　　Develop, write, test (simulates), correct and optimize CNC programs of numeric controlled tooling machinery, primarily HBMs by using CAD/CAM technology and methodology.

　　Check completed programs by running simulations in CAM or tests on CIMCO.

　　Develop, determine, and describe the setups of the tooling machines (how to position and fix the workpiece and the tool in relation to the machine axes).

　　Review drawing and other Design Engineering Documentation with respect to feasibility and resolve manufacturing machining plan and communicate plan to appropriate Value Stream Manager.

　　Provide up-to-date CNC programs, posted code (manuscript), set-up documentation, and tooling information (tool list, tool offset values, etc. for CNC machined operations.

　　Design and manufacture tools/fixtures to be used in product manufacturing.

　　Lead a Manufacturing team for successful execution of a product through the shop (both preparedness and in process support of shop floor execution).

　　Support product quality and improvements to minimize non-conformances (both proactive and reactive).

　　QualificationsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

　　At least 8+ years of Manufacturing Experience

　　Associate degree in manufacturing or engineering related concentration with at least 8 in a machine shop environment while possessing intimate proven understanding of manual machine methods (tool selection, speeds, feeds, HP)

　　It is important to understand the impact of programmed toolpath, therefore proven experience machining parts from start to finish using manual turning and milling operations highly desirable.

　　Specific knowledge and experience in CAD/CAM technology and methodology either Mastercam, Cam Works, or SolidWorks CAM

　　Experience with Fanuc Controllers, MAZAK Controllers, and knowledge of MAZATROL is a plus.

　　Experience working closely with shop floor personnel to solve issues (tooling, machines, etc. as they arise.

　　Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

　　Experience implementing and/or improving manufacturing processes, information, facilities, and production planning in a shop environment.

　　Ability to lead / interact with teams to obtain consensus in developing processes and standardizing information flow.

　　Must network with cross-functional process owners and power users to build buy-in for change management activities.

　　REQUIRED TRAITS

　　Excellent Leadership and communication skills.Aptitude in paying close attention to detail.Ability to analyze issues and develop corrective and preventive actions that address the root cause.A positive attitude and a passion for excellence in customer service and for promoting the well-being of the company, its products, and its employees.Ability to work with varied backgrounds and skill sets and assign tasks accordingly.

　　McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly