Dapra specializes in the design, manufacturing, and support of high-performance tools that support various manufacturing industries such as aerospace, automotive, and general engineering. With almost 70 years of experience, we are a trusted partner of leading industrial manufacturers. Our cutting-edge solutions and expertise enable us to tackle the toughest metalworking applications and deliver exceptional performance and value.
You will be joining the company at an exciting time of growth. The Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programming role is a key member of the production team.
This role will be performed Onsite at our Macomb, MI facility.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze 2D prints and 3D models to develop and deploy Numerical Control (NC) programs for various 3 and 5-axis milling machine tools.
- Collaborate in new product development process in the design and ramp up to production including design, CNC programming, and execution of first article production.
- Troubleshoot and improve operations including but not limited to fixturing issues, CNC program and/or parameter issues, and expendable tooling issues.
- Collaborate with leadership to build future capability for facilities, equipment, and workforce to ensure capacity meets business needs.
- Champion continuous improvement projects such as cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Operation and Programming, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the design or manufacturing of indexable cutting tools is a plus.
- Minimum of (5) years of production machining experience including programming and setup.
- Experience designing, programming, and tooling for CNC machining in a manufacturing environment
- Strong technical, communication, and computer skills.
- Proficient in MS Office
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Key Competencies
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
Dapra Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability insurance, and more. As an EOE/AA employer, Dapra will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or physical challenges.