Sr. R&D Machining Engineer

Job Summary

Carry out a broad range of R&D machining engineering duties including new product prototyping computer aided design (CAD) computer aided manufacturing (CAM) finite element analysis (FEA) machining of prototypes (milling grinding EDM lapping other) supplier interface customer interface and project management. Collaborates and works with Engineers and Technicians in the R&D group to manufacture new products from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composite materials. Lead lower level employees including direct supervision setting and reviewing performance goals personnel development and hiring. Assist with expansion activities including specifying new equipment conducting trials on new equipment capital justifications procedure writing and transfer of successful products to manufacturing. All results will be documented (data summaries Work Instructions reports) and successful new products will be transferred to manufacturing (specifying equipment training personnel monitoring results).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead machining related functions for R&D including CAD CAM CMM programming other
• Machining (milling grinding EDM lapping other) of prototypes manufactured from advanced composite materials

• Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM PC-DIMS Calyspo MX others)

• Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile Oracle Cumulus Creo Solidworks others)

• Participate in prototyping activities in line with 5-year plan including design planning and scheduling documentation customer interface supplier interface and hands-on activities
• Interface with outside entities (customers tooling suppliers equipment vendors toll manufacturers and test labs)
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen events with goals of increasing efficiency enhancing quality and improving output

• Transfer successful products to Manufacturing including writing documentation specifying equipment conducting training and monitoring results

Education & Experience

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with 3 years of experience or BS in same fields with 5 years of experience.

• Relevant certifications a strong plus such as CAM CAD GD&T ISO Black Belt CMM Lean/Kaizen others

Skills

• Strong background with CAM (MasterCam) CAD (Solidworks/Creo) finite element analysis (FEA) and EC software

• Experience with machining environment including milling grinding turning lapping EDM and other

• Experience with GD&T and inspection equipment hand tools visual tools etc.

• Working knowledge of machining advanced materials (ceramics composites other)

• Demonstrated ability to lead team of engineers and technicians

• Hands on and very direct approach to problem solving

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office spreadsheets data bases graphics Email etc.)

Working Conditions

This is an on site role. Position requires on-site shopfloor activities for prototype fabrication.

Work schedule is 5 days 40 hrs per week first shift.

Physical Requirements

Hands-on shop-based job environment:

• Required to frequently lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to sit bend squat and walk about facility
• Depending on project assignment may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.