Coordinate with quality and production on first article inspections and corrective actions; maintain engineering documentation; lead or support continuous improvement projects; review customer drawings; prepare cost estimates and technical proposals; develop manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and work instructions; support sales team with technical questions; troubleshoot production issues.
Compensation
Salary Range: $76,000 - $116,000 depending on experience
Responsibilities
Coordinate with quality and production on first article inspections and corrective actions.
Maintain engineering documentation such as prints, routings, and bills of material.
Lead or support continuous improvement projects on the shop floor.
Review customer drawings and specifications to confirm the product can be built as requested.
Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals for new and repeat orders.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Prototype Machinist to produce components for hypersonic flight vehicles and ground testing. They will machine a high-mix, low-volume of parts in a prototyping environment.
Responsibilities
Program, set up, and operate various CNC machines (Haas Experience preferred)
as well as experience with manual milling/turning
Inspect finished components to ensure they meet tolerance requirements
Work with engineering teams to advise on design for manufacture
Select appropriate fixtures and tooling for parts
Requirements
High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent job experience
Nice to have: CAD/CAM software (Solidworks/HSMWorks CAM/Featurecam)
Set up and run CNC mills and lathes to make metal components for in-house hardware, working closely with engineers from design through to finished parts.
Compensation
Base salary: $45K - $60K GBP
Responsibilities
Review engineering drawings with designers to settle the most effective way to make each component
Write CAM programs, then set up and run three-axis mills and lathes from start to finish
Machine stainless steel and aluminium parts, from single prototypes to small repeat batches
Help raise output as production volumes grow
Deliver inspected finished parts to the teams that need them and help assemble complex equipment
Lead and manage the operation of the Lathe Machining cell, overseeing production schedules, quality standards, and team performance to achieve production targets.
Compensation
Compensation commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operation of the Mazak Lathe and Turning Centers machining cell
Supervise and mentor a team of machinists, operators, and technicians
Develop CNC programs and manufacturing processes for new and legacy parts
Program parts and fixtures using CAM software such as MasterCAM
Optimize feeds, speeds, and processes for maximum efficiency
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Formal machining training or certification
Nice to have: Formal machining training or certification