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Actalent Applications Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina

Description:

The Applications Engineer is responsible for completion of the Application’s portion of the turnkey by developing processes to manufacture customer parts to the quoted cycle time and quality requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the execution of the turnkey, ensuring that it meets customer requirements, is on time and within budget.

• Sets tooling and creates machine programs to accurately manufacture the part.

• Proves quality and cycle time by performing a SPC run off of the process.

• Troubleshoot turnkey related problems and provide machining solutions.

• Application of gauging techniques (including CMM, hand gauges, etc.) to verify turnkey process certification.

• Perform pre-acceptance and final acceptance of turnkey machines

• Assist in the installation of machines at the customer’s site.

• Travel to the customer’s location to provide onsite application’s assistance.

• Conduct training classes for customer personnel.

• Assist service personnel, customers and distributors troubleshoot machines.

• Work with Proposal Engineers / Sales staff on application processes for new machines and quoting purposes.

• Answer customer programming and applications questions by phone.

• Assist in creating and modifying procedures for qualification and installation of machines.

Job Description:

• Write and update CNC programs.

• Prepare and complete customer test cuts.

• Set-up and qualify fixtures and tooling.

• Trouble shoot turnkey related problems and suggest solutions.

• Application of gauging techniques (including CMM, hand gauges, etc.) to verify turnkey process certification.

• Thorough knowledge and application of SPC techniques for evaluating & troubleshooting process variation

• Perform pre-acceptance and final acceptance of turnkey machines

• Travel to customer site to provide onsite applications assistance.

• Hold training classes of customer personnel.

• Assist in installation of machines at customer’s site.

• Help service personnel troubleshoot machines. Work directly with customers and/or Distributors to help troubleshoot.

• Work with Project Engineers / Salesmen on application processes for new machines and quoting purposes.

• Answer customer programming and applications questions by phone.

• Help with creating and modifying procedures for qualification and installation of machines.

Skills:

cnc programming, 5 axis, mastercam, solidworks

Top Skills Details:

cnc programming,5 axis

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC programming. Fanuc programming experience desired. Siemens or Heidenhein experience and 5 axis programming skills a plus.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office and Solid Works, Siemens NX, or MasterCam programming software.

• Thorough knowledge and application of SPC techniques for evaluating and troubleshooting process variation.

• Has a wide variety of part type experience in the manufacturing of chassis and power train components in the automotive and/or aerospace industry.

• High understanding of feed and speeds and types of cutting tools for a wide variety of part and material types.

• High degree of understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic fixturing.

• Has the ability to troubleshoot fixtures to determine root cause of failure.

• Ability to analyze and interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings.

• Understanding of the ISO9001 quality standards.

• Must be able to travel as needed. Travel is estimated to be 50%

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated and customer orientated.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively engage with customers and vendors to communicate and develop solutions.

• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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