CNC - R&D CNC Swiss Specialist

CNC - R&D CNC Swiss Specialist

Position:

As a CNC Swiss Specialist - R&D, you will report directly to the CNC Production Development Manager. You will be responsible for managing several facets of process development and R&D for Swiss CNC, as well as supporting ongoing operations in the CNC areas in our CT locations.

Responsibilities:

• Leads by example and lives the AVNA Vision, Mission, Values and Strategy
• Makes their team members and others better. Leads by example
• Total Customer Satisfaction, both internal and external

• Support on going production and identifying areas for improvement or cycle time initiatives. Document and execute these improvements.

• Research and development activity where we will be developing a process and/or new technology
• Creating/developing a CNC program for a new part on a CNC or Swiss
• Specify and purchase tooling and machine accessories
• Cutting a sample run of parts, and performing measurement on critical features

• Seeks to understand all facets of a manufacturing process by working of post machining processes to provide a complete part, working along with additional R&D engineers to develop and execute post operations if required, ie. Parts finishing, cleaning, post ops, packing

• Creates' plan(s) that allow the monitoring and understanding of success post implementation.
• Fully Documenting prototype run and/or developmental notes. This information may be used internally or externally to develop a Production Process
• Assist with new program launches, particularly with the development and execution of protocols, work process instructions, SIIP's and any additional technical documents
• Resolve production issues as they are assigned

Key Attributes:

• Experience in Swiss CNC programing and setup is required.
• Experience in CNC programming and setup of turning and milling machines preferred.
• Trained in Part Maker and MasterCam programming software preferred.
• Strong leadership skills. Good communicator. Ability and willingness to hold self-accountable. Gets people working in teams; celebrates their successes. Makes people better.
• Track record of continuous improvement and cost reductions
• Good communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Follows and promotes principles of "right things right". Focused on Safety.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership. These qualities include emotional intelligence, self-awareness, motivation, inspiration, empathy and the ability to get buy in from all key stakeholders.
• Customer Focused. Focuses on finding ways to help customers, (internal and external), solve their problems by understanding their needs and challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter, working in an organized manner with high level supervision.
• Results Oriented Nature. The ability to achieve goals that are specific and measurable. Strong sense of urgency, drive and passion.
• Good decision maker drawing upon past experience and collaboration with other employees and departments.
• Calm in stressful situations, level headed, has a sense of humor

• Berlin, CT, USA