Applications Engineer at Orizon Aerostructures in Grove, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
 Responsible for all duties and responsibilities associated with a Grove Developer II
 Interpret Machine Manuals to write Macros and aid in advanced machining operations
 Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, adjust, and then test to ensure machine is performing to
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Standards
 Work with Programming to establish and optimize proper cutting parameters
 Recommend new work holding solutions for complex work pieces. Review/assist in design, testing
and implementation.
 Establish cutting technology and probing/tooling/fixturing/work holding methods
 Determine and communicate Methods and Sequence of Operations to all internal customers.
 Utilize verification software to ensure program integrity and first piece acceptance.
 Assist quoting setting standards for machine and process capabilities. Cubic inch removal
calculations, number of operations, and required stock values to safely machine part. Grain
structure meets engineering requirements.
 Troubleshoot complex work holding issues
 Set and author standards for order of operations
 Set and author standards for probing
 Set standards for cutting tools, RPM, feed rate, axial and radial depth of cut
 Set standards for cutting tool testing
 Set standards for measurement of cutting tools
 Project Management on assigned Onboarding activities
 Always be pursuing and implementing new technology.
 Provide ongoing feedback to Engineering/Quoting/Quality departments
 Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualifications:
• Basic understanding and application of 3D printing technologies preferred
• Advanced understanding of work holding design and function strongly preferred
• Understand AS9100 or other Quality Management Systems strongly preferred
• Competent to run and capable of training others on operations/processes
• Must have full understanding of all aspects of machine manufacturing. i.e.: 3, 4, 5 Axis, Material
Types, Tooling, Fixtures, Fixture Design, Part Holding Techniques, Advanced CNC Programming (NX /
CATIA)
• Must easily identify cutting tool geometry for aluminum, steel, hard metals
• Must have broad knowledge and ability to setup and utilize tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars,
fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with VERICUT or similar software that specializes in
CNC simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis software for manufacturing
• Must have advance knowledge and application of GD&T and Machine capabilities.
• Must have demonstrated Project Management skills including but not limited to: Budgeting, Cycle
Times, Adherence to Schedule.
• Must have demonstrated track record of Optimizing Processes and Programs
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must have experience using measurement tools (e.g., caliper, micrometer, height gage, etc.)
• Must be able to read G Code
• Must have functional understanding of CNC control system variables and parameter settings
• Must be able to perform machine recovery
• Must be able to handle and manage multiple machines
• Must have a minimum of Five-year Milling Machine experience
• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or able to demonstrate basic written, reading, verbal, and
math skills
Skills
A fully qualified Applications Engineer will have the following skills:
 Basic computer skills (e.g., loading programs, Factory Trak, accessing dispatch list, Word, Excel)
 Blueprint reading – dimensioning and tolerancing
 Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
 Accurately complete required paperwork (e.g., Work Orders, Tie In Books)
 Select the correct tool and media to blend / edge break a machined part
 Finish machined parts to meet customer specifications
 Forklift certification
 Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
Instruments should include but not limited to refractometer, calipers, ID and OD micrometers,
depth gages, indicators, and scales
 In-process inspection
 Identifying and controlling nonconforming product
 Fixture and part loading in CNC machines
 Cutting tool setup and insert rotation/replacement
 CNC Milling Machine operation
 Machine autonomous preventive maintenance
 Basic Machine troubleshooting
 Crane/hoist certification
 Ultra C-Lean
 Basic Machine recovery
 Root Cause Analysis
 Problem solving
 ECR Process
 Proofing Log completion including time studies
 AS9100
 Mentoring
 Onboarding
 Vericut
 Intermediate NX/Catia
 Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
 Mistake Proofing / Poka Yoke
 Project Management
 CNC control system variables and parameter settings

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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