NC Aircraft Engineer III

 Position Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, perform activities related to complex numerical control (NC) programming, including machining methods, tooling concepts, and programs for NC milling machines and lathes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: 

• Conduct a thorough analysis of engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and/or electronic models, to determine the optimal machining methods, selection of machine tool, and material cut size.
• Interact with planners, tool designers, engineering, and customers as required, to finalize plan. .
• Develop cutter motion logic per operation sequence, selecting proper spindle speeds and feed rates.
• Perform a thorough check on all aspects of the program and verify cutter paths through the utilization of Vericut.
• Develop operator set-up sheets for numerical control machines.
• Develop flat pattern mylars and templates as required.
• Produce 2-D Catia tool drawings as required.
• May act as Team Leader as required, assigning work tasks, maintaining work load schedules, and setting priorities to ensure timely completion of department goals and corporate objectives.

 Additional Functions:

• Assist in training and guiding lower level engineers as needed.
• Assist in formulating Numerical Control policies, procedures, and specifications as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Four (4) years machining, planning, tool design, or related manufacturing experience to include 2 years of experience as numerical control engineer. 

Other Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong knowledge of various machining and drafting methods, technical writing, and computer use
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
• drawings.
• Must be highly proficient with Catia modeling, drafting, and Catia NC Mill function.
• Must have demonstrated expertise and a proven track record in support of company policies and rules, and consistently meeting objectives..