CNC Programmer/ Associate Manufacturing Engineer at Dover Corp in Wheeling, Illinois

Job Description:

Company Overview:

DESTACO, a Dover Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. 

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. 

DESTACO is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~800 employees across 14 locations.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7 billion.  The company delivers innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services through five major operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment.  Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.”

Position Summary

The CNC Programmer/Associate Manufacturing Engineer for DE-STA-CO is responsible for preparing detailed CNC programs and documentation for use in production on numerical controlled machines. He/she will investigate and resolve work-in-process problems. He/she will recommend improvements to operation sequences to enhance efficiency and/or quality. He is responsible for revising and/or updating programs and setup sheets to reflect shop or engineering changes. He/she will play leading role in implementing new technologies (new machines run-offs, processes and tooling improvements), train and assist in development of personnel (cross-training). He/she will develop lean manufacturing systems and processes (SMED, Kaizen, 5S).

The CNC Programmer/Associate manufacturing Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.  The position is located in Wheeling, IL. The position requires the ability to work and communicate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service.

Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Develops NC programs for various types of machines (CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, multi-axis machines (3, 4 and 5 axis)).


• Establishes appropriate machining methods and tool sequences.


• Determines the necessary fixturing and tooling to maintain tight tolerances.


• Possesses a good understanding of CNC Tooling.


• Analyzes and solves program and tooling-related problems on the shop floor, which cause downtime or otherwise limit productive capacity of equipment.


• Creates and updates setup sheets and assures integrity of produced documentation.


• Create and maintain job documentation files


• Troubleshoots issues with DNC system (communication between machines and servers).


• Assists setup personnel with program, tooling and setup issues.


• Possesses working knowledge of CAD (Solidworks / AutoCAD) and CAM software (Mastercam)


• Optimizes and proves-out programs on machines to maximize equipment utilization


• Trains and assists in development of personnel (cross-training)


• Identify opportunities for cost savings and setup time reduction


• Performs all work in a manner that ensures safety of self and others, paying particular attention to lock out/tag out and OSHA requirements.


• Supports DE-STA-CO policies and procedures, including those governing the quality system as defined by ISO9001 and outlined in the CAMCO Quality Policy and Procedure Manuals.


• Supports safety team and “STOP” program.
   

Leadership Competencies aligned with Dover and executed in DE-STA-CO:

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  Entrepreneurial Spirit: identifies opportunities to develop new solutions. Change agent, collaborates for results, manages risk, takes responsibility for all aspects of the organization


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  Winning the Right Way: Creates a culture that is committed to the highest ethical standards, conducts business within those standards.


• Global Strategic Mindset: Has strategic vision, possesses long term focus, creates breakthrough strategies to alter competitive dynamics in the market and establishes a series of competitive advantages yielding profitability that exceeds expectations of the organization.


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  Customer Value & Market Focus: Knows and understands the global market and global manufacturing best practices. Ensures superior value delivered to customers/markets.


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  Results-Driven: Produces results that meet or exceed Dover standards of performance.


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  Strong Business Acumen & Sound Judgment: Uses instinct and data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends; makes timely decisions.


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  Builds & Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures relationships to meet and exceed the expectations of key stakeholders and constituencies.


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  Motivates & Inspires:  Creates and drives change and encourages others to join in.


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  Attract, Develop & Retain Talent: Recognizes and utilizes potential of all employees.


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  Self-Awareness & Personal Development: Develops self-awareness. Seeks and accepts feedback, understands and maximizes strengths while developing new areas.
   
   
  Job Requirements: 
  

Experience:

• Requires 3 years CNC programming experience (Mastercam), and 5 years CNC setup experience


• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing and materials


• Proficiency with MS Office tools (WORD, EXCEL),


• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Mastercam). 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to analyze, solve, and implement solutions with minimal supervision


• Analytical thinker, ability to make decisions and problem solve in a timely manner


• Excellent knowledge of Blue Print reading and drawings interpreting


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines


• Flexible, learns quickly, willing to change with the needs of the customer and markets


• Ability to work in teams, provide project status, and maintain a high level of communication


• Excellent communicator including facilitation, verbal, and written skills


• Ability to provide service status, and maintain a high level of communication

Education and Certification Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.