Application Engineer

Support the organization’s Turning Milling and Grinding operations of complex medical devices through new development projects as well as optimization of existing legacy programs. Work in cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure production objectives are met; including but not limited to programming for new product development, optimization of legacy programs for improved throughput, standardization of programs to current best practices, and research and implementation of new tooling and process technology. Creating 1st pc and in- process inspection plans, process validations, equipment specification for production line-up and fixturing design.

Essential Functions

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to program various pieces of CNC equipment across multiple sites as directed to support critical and/or high-value projects milling, turning, and grinding, Multi spindle, Multi Axis and Swiss style programs for manufacture of medical devices- implants and instruments.
• Analyze drawings, design models, and sketches to determine dimensions and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates according to shop processes, customer specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Actively participate in process development projects and DFM with internal and external teams
• Revise programs to eliminate instruction errors, omissions, and update programs with new technology/methods to improve efficiency; meet customer delivery dates
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering to help facilitate the development of Process Control Plans, Manufacturing Inspection Plans, and gaging/fixturing requirements.
• Create 1st pcs and in-process inspection plans.
• Design fixtures for post processing operations.

Education

Associate degree in technical or scientific field or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience of programming in a medical device manufacturing environment or similar

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NC Code, Tooling, and Manufacturing Process.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks and Esprit preferred)
• Blueprint reading and knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Effective communication to all levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems.