CNC Specialist (NX CAM) - Blades & Vanes

• ◆Use NX CAD/CAM to program all blades/vanes processes: 5-axis milling, grinding, sinker EDM, wire EDM, trailing-edge machining, laser drilling, and stem drilling.
• ◆Own a comprehensive level of process knowledge: machine capability, workholding, electrodes/wire/wheels/nozzles and other consumables, parameters, and quality outcomes for each process above.
• ◆Verify NC files (e.g. Vericut) and own revision control on programs, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• ◆Select tooling and consumables; set parameters for superalloys; be accountable for tool/consumable life, cycle time, and part quality.
• ◆Drive DFM: recommend and implement drawing/process changes; own the process decision.
• ◆Design fixtures, brackets, holders, and rigging required to run the line.
• ◆Support equipment selection, vendor engagement, and commissioning, including FAT and SAT as required, for mill, grind, EDM, laser, and related cells.
• ◆Troubleshoot common machine, program, consumable, and process issues; train operators and CNC Programmers; act as technical backup on the floor.
• ◆Own process development through prove-out to stable production; meet performance goals and escalate only when the issue is beyond the cell.
• ◆Drive process improvements and support other teams.

• ✓High school diploma/equivalency certificate.
• ✓5+ years of CNC programming experience in NX.

• ✓7+ years of CNC programming in NX, including experience as a manufacturing engineer or lead programmer on blades/vanes.
• ✓Demonstrated ownership of turbine blade or equivalent airfoil processes (programming, tooling, probing, and prove-out).
• ✓Working knowledge of milling plus two or more of the following: grinding, sinker EDM, wire EDM, trailing-edge machining, laser drilling, and stem drilling, including equipment and consumables.
• ✓5-axis mill airfoil work: Starrag/Liechti (LX, NB, STC, Turbomill/g-Mill), Hermle C-series, DMG MORI DMU/DMC, Makino D-series/MAG, GROB, Mazak VARIAXIS, Okuma MU-V, or equivalent.
• ✓IGT (or aero turbine) blades, vanes, or high-precision airfoils on superalloys.
• ✓Sinker and wire EDM (GF/Agie, Makino, Sodick, Mitsubishi, or equivalent), including electrodes, wire, and dielectric/consumable selection.
• ✓Cooling holes and stem drilling: fast-hole EDM and/or laser (Winbro, Huffman, Current EDM, Belmont, GF laser, or similar), including diffusers through base metal and TBC; electrodes, nozzles, assist gas, and related consumables.
• ✓CNC grinding/trailing-edge: IMM, Blohm/Mägerle/United Grinding, or equivalent; wheels, dressing, and finish-to-print.
• ✓Metrology (CMM, 3D scanning, on-machine probing).

• ✓Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• ✓Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required.
• ✓Travel to vendors for FAT as required.
• ✓Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends if needed.

ITAR

• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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