Applications Engineer- CNC Machine Tools
Troy, MI
Heller Machine Tools is a leading machine tool builder!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Pre-acceptance (QU.PM.004)
o Review project lineup documents/Info
o Look for previous similar designs
o Create design plan o Draft project program specification
o Review specification with customer (where possible)
o Draft NC program by operation
o Conduct reviews of NC program
o Make NC program edits
o NC Program verification (with simulation, if possible)
o Install NC programs in machines
o Install tools in machines
o Try out NC program
o Review inspection results. If necessary, troubleshoot / target process.
o Conduct capability runoffs at Heller and customer location
o Production support activities
o Customer service support
o Support training activities at Heller and Customer locations
• Logistics (ML.PM.005)
o File latest machine programs from the floor (after machine pre-acceptance)
• Installation (PR.PM.002)
o Save & file final NC Programs
o Conduct application final acceptance run-offs
• Service (SV.PM.001)
o Support troubleshooting issues over the phone with customer.
o Discuss and diagnose issue onsite with customer • Training o Technical support for customer training activities
• Travel
o 70% of total annual working hours
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Process Owner Responsibilities:
• None. Education and Experience:
• Minimum 2-year degree. Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years machining or machine tool experience
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Hard Skills
o Ability to read and interpret blueprints
o Ability to read process illustration documentation
o Read and interpret CMM inspection reports
o Strong mechanical skills
o AutoCAD
o NC Programming
o Microsoft Office Product application capability (specifically Word, Excel, and Power point)
o Thorough understanding of HUS processes: Design (EM.PM.001), Build (PR.PM.001), Logistics (ML.PM.005) and Installation (PR.PM.002).
o Complete SPC runoffs
o Complete process capability within process time cycle specification
o Read and interpret cut view documentation
• Soft Skills
o Effective time management
o Effective communication with customer, design suppliers, ancillary equipment suppliers, project manager and employees
o Must be able to effectively communicate technical information
Training Requirements:
• Heller online training assignments
• General Safety • 9001 Quality System Awareness • ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness • Additional training as required
Quality:
• QMS (Quality Management System)
• Follow and support HUS process maps
• Follow support and use HUS procedures, work instructions and forms
Physical Demands:
• Some physical exertion required.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility. Personal Protective Equipment:
• As specified by Heller handbook or other facility requirements. Work Environment:
• Works in an office environment with regular exposure to HUS and customer plants. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
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