Senior Machining Engineer

About Re:Build Manufacturing & Cutting Dynamics, LLC

Cutting Dynamics, LLC is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in Avon, Ohio. They have been serving aerospace and other industries for over 30 years. The Mission of Cutting Dynamics is to provide unmatched value to customers in need of high-quality components, assemblies, or kitting needs within the aerospace industry. We accomplish this through an established system of measurable objectives, industry-leading technology, and continual improvement.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of our subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diverse growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, our employees, our communities and our investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide meaningful avenues for personal and professional growth.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Machining Engineer who will bring proven expertise to our dynamic team. This role involves conducting pre-order and post-order technical reviews, developing flawless machining strategies, estimating cycle times, and providing world-class technical support to CNC programming and machining operations.

What you will get to do

Quoting and proposal work:

• Conduct technical review of customer drawings, models, and specifications
• Provide feedback on manufacturability, including DFM input on customer designs
• Determine and establish machining strategy, including the number, type, and sequence of machining operations for the product by applying our equipment and capabilities effectively.
• Determine the need for any customized work holding fixtures and/or tooling required to perform the job
• Evaluate customer and industry specifications applicable to the part, and determine / incorporate those requirements in the machining strategy. This applies to both material requirements, and any requirements for subsequent processing such as heat treatment, finishes, inspections, etc.
• Develop machining cycle time estimates and recommended starting material stock size for both product and any custom fixturing required

Post-order activity:

• Perform similar review described above for any job that did not have that level of review
• Establish material configuration in ERP system for purchase
• Review and support entry of routing sequence in ERP system ensuring that it supports the machining strategy developed at quote stage
• Design custom work holding fixtures to support machining strategy and generate CAD models and drawings used to manufacture them
• Generate CAD machining assemblies with parts and fixtures to illustrate work holding and machining strategy for programmers
• Provide feedback for product inspection plans
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality personnel to help ensure jobs produce intended results.
• Support in the improvement and/or fixing of programs and processes on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager & Engineering Manager to develop standard methodologies for the department, and document them as standard works..
• Promote a team culture that emphasizes personnel growth and development and enables the team to scale as the business grows.

What you bring to the team

Education and/or Experience:

• 4 year engineering or technology degree from accredited university
• Minimum 15 years experience in a precision metals machining production environment, including 3, 4, and 5 axis milling equipment
• Experience crafting and developing machining work holding fixtures
• Experience developing machining strategies and estimating run times
• Experience with an ERP system and Quality Management System
• Aerospace industry experience preferred

Technical skills:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and generating CAD models and assemblies
• Solid understanding of and experience applying GD&T
• Familiarity with industry process and material specifications, and ability to translate those requirements to machining strategies
• Ability to provide DFM input and feedback on customer designs commensurate with our manufacturing capabilities
• Excellent problem solving skills, high level of attention to detail, and ability to help resolve issues quickly

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.