Machining Systems Engineer

M/F/D/V~ EOE

Summary/Purpose:

This is an entry level position with a technical focus and ultimate responsibility for:

- Supporting the areas of advanced machining, instrumentation and control, and machining-related technologies.

- Providing assistance services to improve internal/external client-company manufacturing processes and performance.

High Performance Machining/Material Removal, Instrumentation and Signal Analysis are the primary focus; however, knowledge of other manufacturing processes is a plus.  The research and assistance services include helping companies identify and implement the most effective ways to use the basic factors of production (people, machines, equipment, technologies, materials and information) to make or process a product in ways that best support the client-company’s overall business strategy.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Conduct client site-visits, assessments and operations review to identify needs and opportunities.  May also serve as instructor for courses that teach companies how to improve their operations and methods.

- Investigate, develop and provide suggested solutions for improving client manufacturing operations.  Conduct technical evaluations and provide technical support to clients to assist them with integration of modern manufacturing and operational techniques.

- Develop, test and analyze advanced metal removal techniques to increase knowledge of advanced machining systems and aid in the transition of that knowledge to industry.

- Build and maintain confidence of client-company decision-makers by exposing them to and educating them about best manufacturing strategies and practices, and modern technologies and management approaches and their uses.  Prepare and present briefings and reports to internal and external personnel.  Effectively interface with client personnel at all organizational levels.

- Support the establishment and control of project budgets.  Consult with appropriate TechSolve project team members to resolve any problems or to discuss progress.  Make internal presentations to review status of projects as required.  Assess results of completed projects and recommend improvements in methods or materials.  Provide timely internal reports to management (e.g., project reports, expense reports, timecards, etc.).

- Contribute to the strategic and operating policies, objectives and long-range plans as requested for TechSolve.  Support the integration of Machining Services activities with other areas within TechSolve.

- Support effective working relationships with TechSolve staff and with a network of technical resources.

- Maintain active awareness of manufacturing technologies and techniques through professional development programs, especially state of the practice information concerning machining.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements/Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
BS in engineering required (Manufacturing Concentration Preferred).  Proficiency in software applications required for the performance of job duties.  Industrial experience is a plus.

Language Skills:
Must be able to communicate in both orally and written context effectively at all organizational levels.  This includes making presentations, serving as an instructor or facilitator, and preparing reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.

Reasoning Skills:
Individual must be a team player with the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and discretion; be able to plan; be well organized; work well under pressure; take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.

Physical Demands:
Position requires the ability to sit for long periods at a computer terminal.  Walking, standing and bending are also required.  Ability to work in a shop environment is a necessity.

Work Environment:
Normal office and shop environment and standard hours with occasional overtime required.  Requires the ability to travel by aircraft and automobile to remote locations as needed, and the ability to drive/operate an automobile.