Engineer - Cutting Tool Application
Core
Develop and optimize cutting tools and machining processes for high-tech applications in automotive, medical, semiconductor, aerospace, and solar industries.
Role type
Tool Application Engineer (CNC Machining)
Builds
Cutting tools, tooling strategies, and optimized machining processes for new product development and production.
Domain
Manufacturing / CNC Machining / High-performance materials (tungsten, molybdenum)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Cutting tool selection, process optimization, cost reduction, troubleshooting machining issues, NPD tool development, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Familiarity with cutting parameters, tool coatings, tool regrinding, productivity improvement techniques
Technologies
CNC machining, Turning, Milling, Turn-Mill applications
Responsibilities
Collaborate with process engineering to optimize tooling selection; Lead end-to-end cutting tool selection for Turning, Milling, and Turn-Mill applications; Select and optimize cutting geometries, materials, coatings, and grades; Develop tooling strategies to reduce cost per component and cycle times; Introduce next-generation tools and technologies; Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues; Develop NPD tools with optimized cost and quality.
