CNC MILLING SPECIALIST

CNC MILLING SPECIALIST

• Develop machining strategies for:
• • 3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis CNC milling
  • High-speed machining (HSM)
  • High-efficiency milling (HEM)
  • Dynamic toolpath strategies
  • Complex contouring and surfacing
  • Multi-sided machining
  • Lights-out and automated production environments

HI End international CNC Mill MFGR seeks Specialist to be located "somewhere west of Chicago " (some flex) Knowledge of Advanced Milling serves as a technical expert supporting the customer demonstrations, process development, sales process, and implementation of advanced CNC milling solutions. This role specializes in high-performance machining, multi-axis milling, complex workholding, tooling optimization, and process improvement for customers in industries such as aerospace, medical, defense, automotive, energy, and precision manufacturing. Liaise with Product Management, Service, Sales and customers to develop machining solutions that maximize productivity, quality, and profitability. This position requires extensive expertise in CNC milling technology, CAM programming, cutting tool applications, and advanced manufacturing processes Travel will be involved

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Education Assistance, 401(k) Plan, and great opportunity for career growth.

• Evaluate internal and customer part prints, models, manufacturing requirements, and production objectives.
• Recommend machine tool solutions, automation systems, tooling packages, and workholding strategies.
• Conduct customer visits to assess manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers and prospects regarding machining capabilities and process solutions.
• Assist with machine tool quotations by providing cycle times, process recommendations, and technical specifications.

• Develop and execute customer demonstrations showcasing machine tool capabilities and advanced milling technologies.
• Create complete machining processes, including tooling selection, fixturing concepts, machining strategies, and cycle time analysis.
• Program CNC milling machines using CAM software and machine controls.
• Optimize machining parameters to improve cycle times, surface finish, tool life, and overall productivity.
• Conduct prove-outs and validation testing of customer applications.
• Document demonstration results and provide detailed process recommendations.

• Apply advanced knowledge of cutting tool technologies, toolpath optimization, and machining dynamics.
• Support machining of complex materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, hardened steels, aluminum alloys, composites, and medical-grade materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve spindle utilization, tool life, and machine performance.
• Support machine acceptance testing and customer runoff activities.
• Assist customers during machine implementation and process startup.
• Conduct operator, programmer, and manufacturing engineer training.
• Provide best-practice recommendations for machine operation and maintenance.
• Support post-installation process improvements and productivity enhancements.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Management to evaluate new machine tool technologies and applications.
• Work closely with Service Engineers to resolve technical issues affecting machining performance.
• Assist Marketing with technical content, case studies, videos, trade shows, and customer events.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor junior Applications Engineers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and extensive machining experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or process development.
• Extensive experience with advanced CNC milling operations.
• Experience developing machining processes for production environments.
• Machine tool industry experience strongly preferred.

• CAD/CAM RECRUITERS SINCE 1981