Senior Machining Process Engineer – R&D
Core
Own key performance indicators for machining and finishing processes that turn sintered magnet blocks into finished coating-ready parts.
Role type
Senior Machining Process Engineer (R&D)
Builds
Sintered NdFeB magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Rare-earth magnet manufacturing / abrasive machining
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Abrasive machining of hard/brittle materials, Diamond tooling specification, Machine setup and troubleshooting, Coolant chemistry and filtration, Statistics and DOE, Metrology and GD&T, CAD and fixture design
Preferred skills
Experience with semiconductor wafering, optics fabrication, cutting tool manufacturing, or technical ceramics
Technologies
SolidWorks, Fusion 360
Responsibilities
Evaluate and optimize machining pathways including wire sawing, precision grinding, and tumbling; Establish SPC and capability baselines to drive loss/defect rates down; Select and qualify new shaping processes from lab-scale to production handoff; Develop and optimize slicing, grinding, and abrasive processes to minimize loss and maximize yield; Design and iterate workholding and handling fixtures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC