• CAD Designer

    Robert Half The Creative Group (Cincinnati, OH)


    Description Job Description

    Position Summary:

    Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a CNC Programmer III.

    Essential Job Functions:

    CNC Programming & Validation

     

    Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for defense components.

     

    Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.

     

    Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.

     

    Process Optimization & Material Understanding

     

    Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD& T, and material properties to refine programming.

     

    Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.

     

    Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and defense tolerances.

     

    Collaboration & Troubleshooting

     

    Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.

     

    Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.

     

    Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

     

    Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

     

    High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in engineering technology or higher preferred

     

    Advanced skill and proficiency in MasterCAM

     

    Demonstrated advanced work holding proficiency

     

    Experience with CAD design and its direct impact on manufacturability.

     

    Hands-on experience with VERICUT for CNC program validation & simulation.

     

    Strong knowledge of GD& T, tooling design, and defense tolerances.

     

    Experience machining hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.

     

    Tool design experience a plus

     

    US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

     

    Must be mechanically inclined.

     

    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

     

    Intermediate to expert knowledge of Y14.5-1994

     

    Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

     

    Works well in a fast-faced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision

     

    Proven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.

     

    Excellent organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

     

    Capable of working in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude

     

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

     

    Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

    Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity

    Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative. Requirements CNC Machines, CNC Programming Innovation starts with people.®

     

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