CAM Engineer

Location: Tualatin, OR

Reports To: Fabrication Lab Manager

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented CAM Engineer with heavy experience on CNC Fabrication to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining the metal process, programming CNC equipment and selecting tooling to fabricate functional prototypes using advanced manufacturing protocols and tools. This role is crucial to ensure that our team has the guidance and support needed to develop products that meet quality and performance standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Validation

• Collaborate with the Engineering team to review and validate design products, ensuring feasibility and compliance with technical requirements
• Support the development and updating designs to ensure consistent metal fabrication and CNC practices
• Suggest and validate sub-assemblies
• Apply DFX (Design for Excellence) IEM principles

• Translate our SolidWorks drawings to CNC programs using CAM software for all the equipment in Fab Lab (CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, CNC Router, CNC Laser and press brake)
• Record and analyze test data, identify trends and anomalies.

Product Validation Builds

• Develop the protocol of fabrication for prototypes, these documents will describe details about the fabrication processes, assembly and validation.

• Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) all equipment in the Fabrication Lab
• Design and optimize process flow and cycle times
• Define lead times and fabrication milestones of each job
• Coordinate feedback loops between design, fabrication, and testing teams
• Analyze fabrication data to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements for current and next builds

Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that First-of-Kind covers all quality requirements by maintaining detailed documentation of validation and fabrication processes, including test reports and analysis of results.
• Create final reports of the prototypes fabricated.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of prototype builds

Continuous Improvement Participation

• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and other improvement methodologies.
• Coordinate technical training for technicians

 KPI’S

• Responsible for on time promise (%)
• Manage consumables and safety standards
• Right-first time (%)
• KPI dashboards updated

Research new technologies

• Research for new technologies to improve processes
• Develop and evaluation plan of new technologies

 

Competencies:

• Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of CNC principles and G-code.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Experience with metal fabrication (laser, press brake, bus bar) and assembly.
• Experience with switchgear design and/or manufacturing would be beneficial.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• +5 years of experience in CAD/CAM, CNC programming and manufacturing engineering.