Machining Engineer

We are currently seeking a Machining Engineer for HMM located in Marion, AR reporting directly to Engineering Manager. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing process improvements for CNC machining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous improvement of equipment, tooling and gauging
• Sequencing of operations
• Human factors – ergonomic consideration
• Efficient material flow
• Supporting improvements ensuring high-yield and productivity
• Analyzing production results and data for root cause analysis
• Providing technical direction to and oversight of external vendor sources and internal maintenance and operations teams, to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives and solutions
• Select techniques to solve problems and make sound process and programming recommendations to support machining production and assess results to meet the established design standard and meet customer specifications.
• Review and act on machining non-conformances and customer complaints
• Own investigation, troubleshooting, and improvement of machining equipment impact on safety, quality, and cost of producing custom designs through machining processes.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 0 - 3 years’ Machining experience.
• Automotive experience highly desirable.
• Strong background in Mitsubishi PLC for troubleshooting and creating new logic steps.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods as applied to process control
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems and gauging methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of PFMEAs and control plans
• Experience with AutoCAD and part and tooling prints
• Experience with component machining processes including:
• CNC machining centers and programming
• Precision grinding processes
• In-line gauging processes
• Precision cutting tools and required set-ups
• Knowledge of Tooling:
• Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
• Continuous improvement in Cost, Productivity and Quality
• Understanding of Gauging:
• Gauge Design
• CMM Systems
• Calibration
• Sampling Plans

Skills Required:

• Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
• Ability to work flexible hours, at times overtime, off-shift support, as well as on-call support
• Position may require sitting for prolonged periods of time, moving equipment up to 25 pounds.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires to successfully pass a post offer-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.

All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. within their first 3 days of employment. HMMUSA uses E-Verify.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.