Client/Server Programmer jobs in Valdosta, GA

POSITION SUMMARY:  The primary duties of this position are to work independently to design, develop and write CNC programs, to engineer and design tooling and fixtures for turning/lathe and CNC machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Design, develop, document, analyze, write and test Turning/CNC programs to manufacture quality parts on schedule for a minimum cost
• Interface with customers to resolve problems, make clarifications or make modifications to blueprint and/or other customer supplied data
• Design and engineer tooling for CNC lathes, mills, and 5-axis production
• Interact and consult with machinists and address programming and engineering concerns and problems
• Design, develop, document, analyze, write, and test program modifications that will enhance quality and product flow
• Interact with inspection personnel to ensure 1st article parts meet customer tolerances and drawing requirements
• Determine tooling, set-up, inspection and gage procedures and sketches
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, sketches, and other documentation
• On a limited basis, design and produce CAD drawings for immediate manufacturing needs
• Develop and determine manufacturing processes and techniques to improve productivity, standardize manufacturing processes, solve production problems, ensure conformance to specifications while keeping manufacturing costs and process times to a minimum.
• On a very limited basis, hands-on involvement in fabrications of fixtures.
• Determine procedures for and assist in various aspects of documentation, including 3-D modeling and various manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and interpret data and make related management reports and decisions which may include Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Analyze and interpret CAD sketches to delineate product at various operational levels.
• Utilize creative thinking, exercising discretion and independent judgment and effective problem solving for job related issues and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Comply with policy and procedure requirements of PURSUIT AEROSPACE Correctly use shop mathematics.
• Use safe practices and work to maintain a safe working environment
• Good housekeeping of work area
• Collaborate and work well with other employees at all levels when needed
• Proficiency in CAD CAM
• Analyze & interpret the data on the customer blueprints to determine the best way to proceed with required programming and engineering to reach the desired outcomes.  Use your discretion and judgment how to receive the optimal results that the customer is looking for in our manufacturing and/or inspection of their parts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Ability to understand and follow PURSUIT AEROSPACE’s quality system requirements.
• Ability and knowledge to meet PURSUIT AEROSPACE job requirements and customer requirements.
• Speak, comprehend, write, and read English to meet requirements of job.
• Knowledge to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, configuration and all documents to meet requirements of PURSUIT AEROSPACE and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and abilities
• Professional interaction with co-workers and any other representative (external or otherwise)
• Ability to think and act analytically and independently, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to solve practical job-related problems
• Use good judgment
• Computer literate
• Engineering and manufacturing process knowledge to meet requirements of job

EDUCATION:   A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required from an accredited college or university.   Five years 5-axis programming experience in manufacturing environment.  Experience may be substituted for degree.  CAD CAM proficiency required.  Experience with Siemens NX preferred. Prior experience in lean manufacturing techniques a plus.

Adhere to defense industry’s initiatives on business ethics and conduct with respect to fraud, waste, and abuse. Meet compliance requirements of PURSUIT AEROSPACE Business Conduct Guidelines as applicable to this position.