Applications Engineer
Core
Designing, programming, and integrating machinery and equipment to support manufacturing processes for weapon systems.
Role type
Applications Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
CNC programs, workholding solutions, and manufacturing equipment for firearms components.
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
CNC machining and programming, CAD/CAM software proficiency (SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Esprit), GD&T and blueprint interpretation, equipment installation and troubleshooting, manufacturing capability studies, fixture and workholding design, project management, mentorship of machinists and engineers.
Preferred skills
Experience with manual toolroom equipment, knowledge of 6S and continuous improvement methodologies.
Technologies
SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Esprit, CNC mills, lathes, grinders.
Responsibilities
Write CNC operating programs using CAM software or revise existing machine code; design workholding solutions in SolidWorks to produce components that meet print specifications; plan, design, and coordinate the integration of machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes; program CNC machines, support setups and troubleshooting, and complete machine run-offs; perform manufacturing capability studies on machined components; operate manual toolroom equipment as well as CNC mills, lathes, and grinders; research equipment requirements for in-house manufacturing and provide purchasing recommendations; oversee installations to ensure machines and equipment are properly installed and functioning to specification; mentor, train, and coach engineers and machinists in metal removal, fixture design, workholding, and programming; manage multiple projects simultaneously and supply programs to several machinists at once; contribute to ongoing improvements in safety, 6S, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC