Senior Technical Specialist, Machining - Waltham, MA
Dentsply Sirona
- Waltham, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide advanced technical support for production activities such as machine troubleshooting, repair, malfunction resolution, calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
- Provide technical support for daily machining production and training for machinists and trainees when needed.
- Support Process Development and Operations Engineering during new product introduction activities to complete Operations tasks as identified in project plans.
- Review new product introduction details and process changes prior to deployment to the production environment.
- Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Participate as a team member during cross-functional design reviews, verification and validation activities and transition activities when new equipment/processes transfer from Operations Engineering to production following ISO 13485 and FDA GMP standards.
- Support the development of new machining strategies and CNC programs for new products.
- Develop continuous improvement activities of existing machining processes (including cycle time optimization, surface finish quality as well as others) and other Lean, 5S and Kaizen projects.
- Specification and procurement of necessary machining hardware and cutting tools.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing teams to maintain production harmonization. Occasional international travel may be necessary;
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of educatoin and experience.
- 5 years' experience (10+ years preferred) operating CNC milling equipment independently in a fast-paced production environment. 5-Axis and Mill/turn experience strongly preferred.
- Experience using machine automation, CNC equipment, electronic workflow systems and software solutions to simplify tasks, manage workflow and improve performance.
- Experience developing machining strategy and selecting tooling and workholding solutions, as well as programming and setting up CNC milling equipment.
- Advanced CNC programming skills including turning and 5-axis programming.
- Experience with 3d CAM systems.
- Must have a thorough understanding of parametric (Fanuc Macro) programming and the associated benefits.
- Experience utilizing structured project management methodologies preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to consistently and efficiently drive projects to completion with a minimum of supervision.
- Strong technical and analytical aptitude
- Thorough understanding of metalworking concepts and machining theory along with strong problem solving skills to be able to troubleshoot advanced process problems and issues.
- Extensive knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
- Experience with advanced metrology solutions such as Vision systems, CMM, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
- Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with a basic understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
- Thorough understanding of the functionality and design principals of CNC equipment in order to troubleshoot advanced problems and issues with machinery
- Experience performing routine preventive maintenance as well as identifying and performing minor repairs on CNC equipment
- Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to work with small precision parts under a microscope.
- Able to perform accurate measurements using precision measuring instruments.
- Must be methodical and adhere to good documentation practices.
- Computer literate. Able to use standard computer applications and interact with a computer for data entry and other reasons.
- Willing and able to follow company procedures and quality system regulation.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in written and spoken English.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time as needed.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change or unexpected events.
- Must have a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed to support production needs and/or project deadlines.