Manufacturing Applications Engineer
Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer!
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for metal fabrication process improvement and advanced manufacturing technology Were looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of sheet metal and fabricated products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Support new product introduction from engineering review through first-piece production and process release.
Create and modify internal parts assemblies drawings fixtures tooling and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks CAD.
Create and maintain offline CAM programs for CNC laser cutting and press brake forming equipment.
Develop press brake forming processes including bend sequence tooling selection setup and forming strategy using offline programming software.
Select appropriate manufacturing methods tooling and equipment for new and existing parts.
Troubleshoot CAD CAM laser cutting press brake forming tooling and dimensional issues on the production floor.
Work with operators and production personnel to improve part quality setup efficiency repeatability and throughput.
Review customer drawings and supplied CAD models for manufacturability and identify design or process concerns before release to production.
Use Global Shop ERP to develop and maintain production routings manufacturing operations and related process information.
Design or modify fixtures gauges templates and manufacturing aids as required.
- Minimum 2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with SolidWorks and sheet metal design
- Knowledge of CNC laser cutting press brake forming and metal fabrication processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings tolerances and GD&T
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Proficiency with SolidWorks including 3D parts assemblies drawings and sheet metal functions.
Hands-on experience with offline CAM/programming software for metal fabrication equipment.
Press brake forming and offline programming experience including bend sequencing tooling selection and setups.
Working knowledge of CNC laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication processes.
Ability to read and interpret customer engineering drawings dimensions tolerances and GD&T.
Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing routings and process information in an ERP system; Global Shop experience preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on manufacturing troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience programming CNC laser cutting equipment.
Experience with fabricated assemblies welding fixtures and downstream manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting new product introduction and first-piece development.
Associate or bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Technology or equivalent practical experience.
This is a fully onsite position.
Benefits after 90 days include PTO Medical Dental Vision Life and voluntary benefits. Pay based on experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Ludlow Manufacturing was formed to meet the metal fabrication needs of OEMs. We have integrated the latest in CNC technology with skilled craftsmen to offer our customers the best product for their fabricated metal needs. We embrace a continuous improvement environment and lean manufa ... View more
