Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG)
Website:
vpgsensors.com
Job details:
VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer - Machine Shop to join our Production Team on a full-time basis:
Roles & Responsibility:
New Product Industrialization:
- Conduct manufacturing feasibility, DFM and process-risk reviews for new and transferred products.
- Review drawings, materials, tolerances, GD&T, surface-finish requirements and CTQ characteristics for machinability.
- Develop process flow, operation sequence, routing, machine selection and manufacturing concept.
- Plan and execute prototype, pilot and pre-production machining activities.
- Lead CNC program prove-out, tooling trials, fixture validation, run-at-rate and stable handover to production.
- Complete assigned APQP and PPAP deliverables within the approved project timeline.
Machining Process Development:
- Develop and optimize CNC turning, VMC, HMC and other applicable machining processes.
- Establish and validate cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, coolant strategy and tool-life parameters.
- Prepare stage drawings, CNC setup sheets, tool lists, process parameters, SOPs and standardized work.
- Develop and validate jigs, fixtures, workholding methods and mistake-proofing controls.
- Ensure controlled creation, review, approval, backup and revision of CNC programs.
Process Quality and Capability:
- Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans and reaction plans.
- Define process controls and measurement methods for CTQ and special characteristics.
- Coordinate MSA, SPC, capability studies and corrective actions for unstable or incapable processes.
- Lead structured root-cause analysis for machining defects, customer complaints, scrap and rework using 8D, A3, 5 Why or equivalent methods.
- Verify corrective-action effectiveness and sustain improvements through updated controls and layered audits.
Productivity and Cost Improvement:
- Conduct time studies, bottleneck analysis and capacity reviews for priority products and machines.
- Improve cycle time, setup time, OEE, machine utilization and process flow using Lean, SMED, Kaizen, 5S and TPM principles.
- Optimize tool life, insert consumption, fixture utilization and machining cost per component.
- Lead approved VA/VE, automation and productivity projects and validate realized savings against the agreed baseline.
Production and Cross-Functional Support:
- Provide timely technical support for daily machining-process issues and abnormal conditions.
- Coordinate directly with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Tool Room for rapid containment and resolution.
- Support machine loading, capacity planning, engineering changes and controlled production release.
- Train and qualify operators, setters and technicians on new or revised processes.
- Support internal, customer and certification audits relevant to assigned processes.
Safety, Compliance and Documentation:
- Complete process risk assessments before introduction or modification of machining processes.
- Ensure compliance with machine safety, guarding, PPE, chip handling, coolant handling and applicable LOTO controls.
- Maintain controlled process documents, validation records, parameter approvals and technical evidence.
- Implement engineering changes with documented impact assessment, validation, revision control and traceability.
Essential Technical Competencies:
• CNC turning, VMC and HMC process development
• Cutting tools, parameters and tool-life optimization
• Jig, fixture and workholding design
• GD&T and drawing interpretation
• Surface finish and dimensional control
• Cycle-time and capacity analysis
• CNC program prove-out and revision control
Process / Systems Competencies:
• Process flow, PFMEA and control plan
• APQP and PPAP
• MSA, SPC and capability analysis
• 8D, A3, 5 Why and root-cause analysis
• Lean, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, TPM and OEE
• Engineering change control
• SolidWorks / CAD, applicable CAM, ERP/QAD and advanced Excel
Behavioral Competencies:
• Analytical problem solving
• Decision making based on data and risk
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Planning and prioritization
• Technical leadership and coaching
• Ownership, accountability and continuous-improvement mindset
Requirements:
Education: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. Relevant diploma qualifications may be considered in accordance with company policy and demonstrated experience.
Relevant Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in machine-shop process engineering, including CNC machining, New Product Industrialization, tooling, fixture development and process validation.
Machine Experience: Hands-on exposure to CNC turning, VMC and HMC. Experience with applicable controllers, multi-axis machining or in-process probing is preferred where relevant to the plant.
Quality Systems: Working knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO-based systems, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, MSA, SPC, process capability and structured problem solving.
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