Mechanical Engineer at Collabera Mechanical Engineer at Collabera in Medina, Washington Posted in about 19 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer III Location:

Seattle,WA, Duration:

6-11+ Months- possible extension/conversion

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $45 .00/hr- $55 .00/hr . Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. CNC Programming Operations

• Use Mastercam to program CNC parts for 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
• Create optimized tool paths and machining strategies for complex parts
• Simulate NC files inside of Vericut to verify programs before production
• Maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets
• Generate setup sheets and work instructions for machine operators
• Troubleshoot programming issues and make real-time adjustments Technical Analysis and Optimization
• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine optimal machining approach
• Make or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability
• Optimize cutting parameters, tool selection, and machining sequences to reduce cycle time
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life
• Evaluate trade-offs between programming complexity, cycle time, and tool life
• Develop and maintain programming standards and best practices Fixture Design and Tooling
• Design and machine efficient fixture tooling for production runs
• Create custom work-holding solutions for complex parts
• Optimize fixture designs to minimize setup time and maximize accessibility
• Collaborate with CNC Setup Machinists on fixture implementation Machine Setup and Operation
• Perform machine setup and operation as needed
• Ability to set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
• Verify programs through first article runs and make necessary adjustments
• Support CNC operators and setup machinists with technical guidance Capacity Management and Productivity
• Manage programming workload to meet production schedules
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Constantly keep products moving and alert management when production is inhibited

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.