CNC Programmer/Tool Designer

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Together with Zodiac Aerospace, Safran has more than 91,000 employees and would have around EUR 21 billion in adjusted revenue (pro forma 2016).

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the 'Happy at work' rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Cabin is the world’s leading supplier of cabin interiors for regional, narrow and wide-body, business and military aircraft.
The company's product range includes integrated cabin interiors, overhead bins, galleys, lavatories, crew rests and cargo containers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Programmer/Tool Designer coordinates definition of complex requirements for materials, parts and process’s used in manufacture of ZACI products. This position establishes standards for specification and documentation to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The CNC Programmer/Tool Designer reports to the Tooling Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Technical Support

· Produce Tool Design and 5 axis CNC Machine Programming in support of commercial aircraft interior manufacturing.
· Work to written standards and take on challenging new part designs that are outside standard.
· Create and release Tool Orders, CNC Operator Documents, Tool Sketches and traditional Tool Designs.
· Assigns work and trains lower level dept personel
· Mentors junior level co-workers
· Takes on special assignments from Manager

Workplace

· Work in a team atmosphere.
· Work in a fast paced and task oriented environment.
· Release CATIA V5 Tool Designs and NC Programs per tool planning schedule.

Shop Floor Support

· Manages Tool Plan performance to schedule.
· Support Production Shifts as needed .
· Provide feedback to Manager and Manufacturing Engineers concerning Tool Plan performance.

Lean Support

· Promote and support 6s, Kaizen, and other Zodiac sponsored Lean activities.
· Participate and contribute to 6s and Lean activities.
· Lead Lean activities/Kaizens.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor degree in applicable engineering discipline or equivalent experience
· PC based Tool Design, catia V5 and CNC programming experience or education preferred
· Minimum Two (2) years as an Associate Tool Designer/CNC Programmer or equivalent experience or education

COMPETENCIES

· Customer Focus – solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement. Strives for quality and excellence.
· Accountability – takes a no excuses approach to making things happen. Takes responsibility for own actions and results. Keep commitments to each other, customers, leaders, and shareholders.
· Collaboration – Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
· Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
· Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction.
· Strong organizational, time and project management skills in a Lean environment.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to work well in team environment.
· Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and tooling
· Detail oriented
· Self motivated and multi-tasker; able to level load own workload.
· Ability to work in a close knit team environment and contribute at a high level at all times.
· Demonstrated humility, realism, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for co-workers and the workplace.
· Maintain positve attitude towards company goals.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Basic knowledge of MS Office Products (Excel, Outlook, Word)
· Demonstrated proficiency with PC Based Design and Programming software (Catia V5 preferred)
· Excellent blueprint reading skills
· Ability to work OT as needed during high customer demand

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Standard workweek often exceeds 40 hours/week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Safran to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
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