APPLICATIONS ENGINEER 3
Daniel Defense
- Black Creek, BC USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
- Plans designs and coordinates integration of machinery and equipment into manufacturing process of industrial establishment, applying knowledge of engineering and programming, precision measuring instruments, and computer software’s.
- Writes CNC machine operating programs using computer aided CAM software or edits existing machine programs, applying knowledge of programming language and computer.
- Designs work holding solutions to manufacture components to print specifications using SolidWorks CAD software.
- Uses Solidworks, MasterCAM, Esprit, or related software’s.
- Participates in part print design reviews and makes suggestions towards ease of manufacture.
- Determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
- Programs CNC machines, set-up machines/trouble shooting, complete machine run-off as needed.
- Conducts manufacturing capability studies of machined components to ensure consistent capability to produce parts as to the design content.
- Operates manual tool room equipment as well as CNC mills, lathes, and grinders.
- Researches equipment needs for manufacturing of in house components and provides feedback to manager regarding equipment purchases.
- Aids in the design and development of equipment and systems; redesign existing systems to meet production goals.
- Oversees installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Mentors, trains, and educates engineers, and machinist in metal removal, fixture design, work holding, and programming.
- Must be able to run multiple projects at the same time.
- Must be able to work with and supply programs to multiple machinist at the same time.
- Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
- Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
- Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.
- Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 4-7 years of experience (to include CNC machining/programming experience); or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- May conduct user training.
- May supervise and guide the work of junior engineers.
- Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
- Work is independent and collaborative in nature.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
- Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others is a must.
- Willingness to participate in continuing education as deemed necessary by management.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as well as blueprint reading.
- Ability to manage time efficiently; prioritize responsibilities; work under the pressure of deadlines and work in close quarters
- Great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.
- Self-motivated; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed.
- Ability to work, interact, and effectively communicate with all company officials, employees, vendors, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.
- It is understood employees may be assigned to other departments, functional groups, and/or shifts as deemed necessary by management.
- Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the normal work day.
- Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.