Hybrid Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Process Development en Schafer Industries

Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions.   Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining accuracy and efficiency of production processes such as CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to prepare for production.   This engineer will create and monitor production processes (measurement methods, tooling and programs) to correct and troubleshoot errors to improve production.   This position will be responsible for developing CNC processes for new product launches, making corrections/improvements, and maintaining documents for production.   This position will also work directly with the CNC manufacturing engineers and work closely with the process engineers and process technicians.

Essential Functions:

1. Process support

• Daily process support to maintain optimum production throughput.

• Generate, edit and maintain CNC program files, program hard copies, setup sheets, simulations and tooling lists for specified machines using revision tracking where applicable.  
• Must select the proper cutting tools and tool holders for a given process such as mill, lathe, grind, and others.
• Develop new product processes and process improvements with the engineering group for efficient and timely new part launches.
• Interpret blueprints and solid models to develop CNC programs for mills, lathes, grinders, and others.
• Making decisions of any tooling, gauges, and equipment need to be replaced/rebuilt or new capacity to be acquired.
• Working with OEM and contractors for training on new equipment purchase and maintenance of existing equipment
• Participate in APQP of new products for efficient launch.
• Continuous improvement of existing products.

.  2. Tooling

• Development of work holding tooling / fixtures that meet the functional and dimensional requirements of the product.
• Identify and recommend optimal and cost-effective perishable tooling.

.  3. Quality Support

• Assist in defining appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• Assist in corrective actions to quality concerns and issues.
• Assist in development of gauge reliability and repeatability as needed

4. Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to the appropriate person for resolution.

• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Report to the manager/supervisor when assignments cannot be completed as planned.
• Maintaining 5S program in the individual area.
• Adopt to the Lean Culture
• Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Passing along vital information engineering for effectiveness of the system.
• Training new employees as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Manufacturing Technology degree or equivalent preferred
• 10 years of experience in metal cutting
• Knowledge of machine processes i.e. mills, lathes, grinding, broaching, hobbing, shaping, etc.
• Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters, and heat treat.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or Esprit in a production environment
• Ability to read and edit programs for mill, lathe, grinding written in G&M code
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Must be organized
• Experience with Microsoft Office and excel programs and effectively communicate via verbal and email.

Working Conditions:

1. Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

1. This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.