Hardware Engineer Level 2

• Creates CNC programs for sheet metal punch, determine raw material stock sizes of various materials.

• Review engineering drawings/tolerances to support ideal fabrication processes

• Research tooling and process enhancements for improved efficiencies

• Create CAD models for CAM programs

• Design and develop drill templates and weld fixtures

• Create/maintain work instructions using SAP

• Create stencil programs for marking.

• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.

• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.

• Collaborates and provides guidance to other functions (including Quality, Production Control, Manufacturing, and Hardware Eng.) regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory:

Experience with one of the following is mandatory, more than one desired:

• MasterCAM, Striker, AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks Polyworks

• Creating manufacturing/machining work instructions based on the drawings and/or models.

• Providing technical guidance and timely problem resolution in support of machine shop operators to facilitate performance.

• Supporting the investigation of root cause of failures/defects and implement corrective action to support continuous improvement

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

• May be required to develop cost estimates in support of proposals.

Desired

• Knowledge of material properties, science, and behaviors for application of additive technologies

• Effective interpersonal communications with proven ability to lead, critical thinking, acts strategically, build organizational capability while achieving results

• Familiarity with Training and Simulation Products for Military DoD applications

• Familiarity with SAP (Qnotes, Routings, Bills of material)

• Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt or Black Belt certification