To develop, validate, and optimize NC/CNC programs for aerospace critical machining components by ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, quality standards, productivity targets, and customer specifications while supporting productive manufacturing operations.
Job Description / Responsibilities
Develop NC/CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers, turning centers, and special-purpose machines based on engineering drawings and customer requirements.
Create and optimize machining strategies to achieve quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
Generate tool paths using CAM software and ensure program accuracy before production release.
Conduct simulation and verification of NC programs to prevent machining errors and collisions.
Select appropriate cutting tools, machining parameters, fixtures, and work-holding methods.
Support process planning and manufacturing engineering activities for new and existing products.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams during process development and validation.
Perform prove-out activities and machine trials for new programs and process improvements.
Analyze cycle times and implement optimization initiatives to improve productivity and machine utilization.
Ensure all NC programs comply with aerospace customer specifications and internal standards.
Maintain program revision control and ensure proper documentation of NC programs and process sheets.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, engineering procedures, and quality standards.
AUTHORITY
Recommend machining strategies, tooling selection, and process improvements.
Approve NC program modifications within assigned responsibilities.
Coordinate machine trials and process validation activities.
Escalate technical risks, process limitations, and quality concerns to Engineering Manager.