Job Description

The Manufacturing Automation Lead position located in Hampton, VA will support the Engineering Manager with the efficient workflow management of team of Manufacturing Engineers working on multiple projects. Provide support for manufacturing processes on site including CMM, EDM, CNC, Waterjet and Automated operations. Develop automated manufacturing processes. Provide manufacturing expertise for the engineering team. Qualify new product on manufacturing and measurement equipment, internally and with the customer.

Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Maintain Training and Skills Matrix for Manufacturing Engineers
• Maintain EH&S records for department, Implement and support EH&S activities
• Manage Goals / Performance / Development expectations and perform performance reviews
• Programming automated inspection equipment such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and structured light systems such as GOM ATOS equipment
• Applying first principles inspection methods and use of standard measurement equipment
• Create, verify, and release machining programs for CNC, EDM & Waterjet
• Use of/mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, CMM, EDM & Automation
• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

• Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation

• Support justification of capital funding requests

• Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques.
• Creating documentation (inc. SOPs and EMSs) for CMM, CNC, EDM, Waterjet and Automated operations
• Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues
• Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology

• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Handling technical problems and respond quickly to internal/external customers

• Working under pressure

• Implementation of capital projects

• Practical problem solving

• Design and manufacturing
• Effectively communicate with internal customers- Engineering, Information Systems, Quality, and all manufacturing departments

• The job is based in the Engineering office in Exeter and will have site wide responsibilities

• There may be occasions when support is required in other Howmet locations (HHU)

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment

• CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS)

• An understanding of technical drawings including GD&T features

• Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage

• Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage

• Heidenhain CNC control systems

• Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)

• Design for manufacturing

• Knowledge of automation systems

• Robot programming an advantage (Yaskawa/Motoman)

• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)

• Good judgment and decision making

• Communication and Team working skills

• Meticulous with good attention to detail

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent

• CAD / CAM Training

• CNC Machining Training

• CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS)

• Robot programming an advantage (Yaskawa/Motoman)

• EDM experience

• CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS