Applications Engineer

CNC Applications Engineer with expertise in Citizen Swiss-style and Miyano lathes. You'll support quoting by evaluating all aspects of the machining process and work with the shop floor to drive process development and improvement.

About the Role:

• Applications & Quoting: Apply your expertise to evaluate customer specifications and generate accurate quotes, factoring in all machining processes, materials, and labor requirements.
• Machine & Process Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve setup challenges and machine operation issues to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime.
• Programming & Optimization: Write, modify, and optimize CNC programs—focusing on tool paths, speeds, and feeds to maximize machine efficiency and precision.
• Process Development & Improvement
  Design and implement robust machining processes for Swiss-style CNC lathes. Identify and execute opportunities to eliminate or reduce secondary operations such as deburring and tumbling.
• Tooling & Collet Fixture Design: Select the most effective tools, collets, and fixtures tailored to each job's specifications to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Quality Assurance Collaboration: Partner with the Quality Control team to define inspection steps and quality control standards that guarantee final parts meet all tolerances and customer requirements.
• Operational Involvement: Actively participate in cross-functional operations discussions, contributing insights to enhance production, workflow, and team alignment.
• 100% Onsite Role: This position requires full-time, onsite presence to support hands-on collaboration and immediate production support.

About You:

• 2-Year Technical Degree in CNC Programming or Engineer Applications
• In-depth knowledge of f programming and operating CNC lathes such as Citizens, Tsugami, Star, etc.
• Reading and taking blueprints from paper to production through programming, set-up, and quality inspection.
• Working in a high precision machining environment
• High aptitude in mathematics
• US Person qualified
• No felony convictions
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Swiss-style CNC lathe setup, programming, and operation, ideally in a production environment
• Strong proficiency with CNC programming (G-code) and knowledge of CAM software. Familiarity with various Swiss lathe brands such as Citizen, Tsugami, and Star.
• Experience and understanding of CNC Machine Tool controls, servo systems and mechanical concepts
• Ability to work inside the machines when needed.

Why GMI?

• Extremely competitive benefits package
• Health PPO Plan with HDHP option
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match up to 4%
• PTO
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays and shutdown for Christmas
• Equity/Stock Options/Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Owned
• Casual Attire
• Clear Career Paths
• Low Turnover

Pay - $100,000 - 120,000