Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing solutions for gas turbine components using state-of-the-art CNC equipment and software tools.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will also be responsible for:

• Creating and optimizing NC programs using Siemens NX for complex machining operations on mill-turn machines, 2-axis lathes, and other CNC lathes and mills as required
• Validating NC programs virtually through machine simulation
• Performing on-machine program validation and optimization
• Developing comprehensive manufacturing processes including process plannings, gaging strategies and selection, tooling solutions, and fixture design
• Maintaining and updating post processors and machine simulation models utilizing Siemens NX software
• Collaborating with design engineers to enhance part designs for manufacturability
• Supporting production operations and assisting with capital equipment procurement
• Participating in equipment installation, runoff and production startup activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment developing NC programs
• Minimum 3 years of NC programming experience using CAM software
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and demonstrated understanding of CAD principles and GD&T
• Experience creating process related work instruction documentation
• Fundamental understanding of machining work holding strategy, cutting tool selection, and gaging selection
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches). Capable of pushing or pulling 60 pounds. Grip strength of at least 50 pounds. Ability to reach above shoulder height (65 inches)
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens NX CAM software
• Experience programming with and operating Siemens CNC controls
• Background in post processor development and machine simulation
• Knowledge of multi-axis machining and complex turning operations
• Experience with difficult to machine materials such as stainless steels and nickel alloys
• Experience in gas turbine manufacturing or aerospace industry

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.