Manufacturing Engineer

• →Develop and implement a complete machine process by selecting appropriate tools and holders, executing NC programming, verifying tool path, and defining part set-up.
• →Participate and lead in manufacturing process improvement projects to reduce duration and cost of machining processes.
• →Support and lead strategic projects to bring new manufacturing capabilities into the facility through new equipment or modernization of existing equipment.
• →Determine the most economic manufacturing processes, operation sequence, and tooling.
• →Create instructions for machinists.
• →Identify and address CNC machine issues related to the product quality.
• →Use six sigma and other manufacturing programs to drive continuous improvement.
• →Work closely with shop floor personnel to drive continuous improvement and to improve efficiency.
• →Work closely with engineering personnel to improve automation efficiency and design.
• →Work closely with quoting department to develop bid proposals and scope of work to be performed.
• →Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaboration – collaborate with other individuals and/or departments to achieve a common goal.
• Written Communication – demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Detail-Oriented – pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized – demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem-Solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Quality Work – responsible for producing quality, to-specification work.
• Reliability – demonstrate being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude – ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management – ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Troubleshooting – determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take.
• Working Under Pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

2+ years CAD modeling experience is required. 2+ years CNC programming with NX software experience is desired. CAD experience for part and fixture design and CAM experience for programming 3 axis parts on mills or lathes up to 4 and 5 axis is required. Siemens NX experience is preferred for CAD/CAM.

o   GED

o   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

o   Accounting

o   Automotive

o   Business

o   Information Technology

Requires knowledge of machining tools, like form cutters, tool holders, end mills, etc. Experience machining parts from start to finish using manual or programmed turning and milling operations is highly desirable, as well as experience fabricating parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, plastics, machine shop (CNC, mills, lathes, drilling, tapping). Needs high level of knowledge in programming mills and lathes for complex parts with small tolerances. Needs a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of efficient work holding techniques and strong knowledge of machine functions (G-codes, M-codes, work offsets, etc.). Needs familiarity with production machining practices for cutting aluminum, steel, and titanium, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Requires experience in use of calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, height gauges, etc., and experience with machine types such as lathe, lathe with live tooling, and 3, 4, and 5 axis mills. Experience with Renishaw tool probes and probe programming is a plus. Need proven understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC, and mechanical fabrication techniques. Needs understanding of high feed milling, high speed machining, high performance machining, and mill turn concepts in CNC. Requires an ability to set-up and troubleshoot CNC processes and provide corrective actions. Requires experience with cutting tool design and constraints and experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback to industrial or product design teams to optimize a design for CNC.

Must have the ability to work with a team of individuals and be hands-on in assisting with solutions.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Role is not remote and must regularly be performed in the assigned office location.

Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses. Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less and pushes/pull 12 pounds or less. Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, climbs, squats or kneels, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Requires knowledge in writing machine tool post processor files for turning and milling machines.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:

Putting others first.

Achieving more together.

Doing what is right.

Bringing passion each day.

Setting the standard relentlessly.

Taking ownership of one’s actions.

Driving excellence through innovation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.  This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.