Applications Engineer- CNC Machine Tools

Methods Machine Tools established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America.

Methods designs and implements custom machining setups, including machine tool selection, automation integration, and turnkey automation cells. The corporate campus in Sudbury, Mass., comprises a showroom/technical center, which contains automation, applications, and a full range of cutting-edge machines. Methods has more than 375 employees, nine technology centers, one high precision machining center, and has installed in excess of 40,000 machines throughout North America.

We currently have the following career opportunity available in New England:

Title: Applications Engineer - Hourly with Overtime pay

Responsibility: Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes to achieve customer's goals and expectations on test cuts, training programs, product development, trade shows and turnkey applications using state of the art CNC machining equipment and secondary operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare time studies and turnkey proposals
• Assist in the integration of Engineering Services, such as machine tool and automation projects
• Manage the research and design of fixtures and tooling
• Supervise the modification of fixtures and tooling as required
• Identify and purchase commercial items
• Ensure the programming of machines
• Ensure the machine is prepared for customer runoff
• Travel to customer sites for support and turnkey runoffs. Overnight stays are required in some instances.
• Ensure that machines, work area and common work areas are maintained in a neat and professional manner
• Identify and understand customer requirements and concerns and come to mutually beneficial resolutions
• Keep abreast of technological information that will provide leading technology to our customers, suppliers and assist others to resolve problems
• Lead development projects to enhance our products offered
• Show an awareness of competitors and effectively identify gaps and benchmarks
• Provide phone support to customers, both internal and external
• Log call details for future reference (Syteline Incidents)
• Track all time and purchases utilizing the ERP system
• Report to management on any progress, delays or issues and provide an action plan to resolve
• Generate and maintain documentation for each area of responsibility listed above
• Maintain industry standard risk assessment and safety protocols are followed in project development and build
• All other duties as required to support the team and organization

Qualifications:

• General machining knowledge
• Knowledge in math, geometry and trigonometry
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimension & Tolerance and Quality practices
• Ability to use inspection tools such as indicators, micrometers, and CMM's
• CAD / CAM knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally within all levels of the organization and with customers
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to lead effectively and with little or no supervision
• Be results oriented
• Ability to set and meet both team and personal goals
• Ability to solicit and accept feedback, implementing changes where necessary
• Ability to manage a team effectively
• Resolve conflict and issues
• Valid driver's license and passport

Education:

• College degree Preferred

Working Relationships:

The Engineer will work closely with application engineering, production, sales, and management.

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