CNC New Machine Support Consultant
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America
Contract
3 weeks ago
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Unable to sponsor - ONLY Candidates that don't require any sponsorship are accepted
Job title: CNC New Machine Prove-out Support Consultant
Work Location with Zip code: Lafayette, IN 47905 - On-site
Duration of the project: 12 Months
Minimum years of experience required: 10-20 years of relevant experience
Education Qualification required: BE
Mandatory skills and requirements
Siemens CNC control systems
Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
10-20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
Proven ability to resolve early-stage production issues and optimize machining cycle times.
Experience providing shop floor support during production ramp-up, including coordination with operators and supervisors.
Expertise in CNC program development/modification using UG NX, with program verification experience in Vericut.
In-depth knowledge of cutting tools, tool holders, boring bars, and inserts across various machining platforms.
Solid understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing standards, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Capability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement corrective actions, and improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Effective communication skills for cross-functional coordination and technical discussions.
Good to Have Skills
Expertise in CNC programming and modification using UG NX, with verification in Vericut
Strong experience in shop floor support, process validation, and production ramp-up activities
In-depth knowledge of cutting tools, tooling systems, and machining processes
Proficiency in engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional validation using CMM
Capability in troubleshooting machining issues, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and process improvement (Cp/Cpk optimization)
Detailed Job Description:
Support process validation on new machines running new programs or tooling.
Assist in proving out new programs and resolving issues during initial production runs.
Provide CNC programming expertise for the introduction of new capital equipment and machining processes.
Evaluate probing cycles and machining strategies to ensure dimensional conformance as verified by CMM inspections.
Minor modification to the existing programs in UG - NX
Update and maintain CNC programs and related documentation based on FAI results and engineering change requests.
Troubleshoot machining processes and provide technical solutions to improve performance and quality