Application Engineer at Makino Inc. in Mason, Ohio

Job Description:

Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino.
Execute turnkey projects ranging from single, stand-alone machine turnkeys to multi-machine, multi-million-dollar turnkey systems. This position focuses on the execution of the turnkey projects with significant hands-on experience with the implementation of the machining process on the Makino CNC Machining Centers. Communicate with the Project Manager and/or Site Coordinator on project activities. This position does require travel to customer sites sometimes up to 75% during a project.



What will I be doing:




Prepare Machine for Project @ Makino

• Prepare CNC Equipment and Area for Turnkey Implementation
  • Layout machine cell area for an efficient implementation of the machining process
  • Confirm Makino machine setup
  • Charge machine with coolant and verify machine grid shifts
• Setup Cutting Tools
  • Assembly, preset and inventory all cutting tools

Implement Machining Process @ Makino

• Dial-in Machining Process
  • Interpret inspection results and make necessary adjustments
• Perform Machining Process Runoff
  • Conduct all machine operations to machine parts
  • Execute small batch "mini-runs" to verify process repeatability
  • Perform final system process runoffs
• Prepare Machining Process for Approval & Shipment
  • Conduct cell teardown. (Remove tools, fixtures, and clean machine)
  • Label and pack tools

Verify Part Quality @ Makino

• Verify Parts Meet Inspection Requirements
  • Inspect parts using manual gages
  • Evaluate inspection data
• Conduct a Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility Study
  • Analyze Gage R&R data

Customer Interaction Requirements

• Provide technical status updates (Presenting process data or discussing issues on the issue list.)
• Provide/review Engineering Service Reports. (Done weekly to track progress)

Tasks @ Customers

• Duplicate or validate the following tasks performed @ Makino. These tasks apply to the machine runoff at Makino and additional machines that are installed and runoff only at the customer's facility.
  • Confirm Makino machine setups for machines installed only at the customer
  • Charge machine with coolant and verify machine grid shifts
  • Setup additional cutting tools and fixtures
  • Dial-in machining process
  • Perform machining process runoff
  • Verify parts meet inspection requirements
  • Present runoff data to Project Management and Customers
  • Validate cycle time on all machines
  • Complete customer machine operation and process training. (Create a list of who, when, and what.)
  • Coordinate with customer resources on the installation and setup of the Makino machining centers and machining process

Finalize Turnkey Project

• At each project's completion, the following tasks are required
  • Capture a full back-up of all machines in the cell. (Parameters, settings, CNC programs.)
  • Compile final documentation to be delivered to the customer. (Tool drawings, Fixture drawings, Offset adjustments, etc.)

What skills/abilities should I have?

• Ability to present a professional image
• High level of machining aptitude or knowledge
• Logical troubleshooting
• Rational decision-making
• MS Office proficiency
• Written and conversational communication
• Trigonometry, geometry, and general math knowledge
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Precision measuring equipment to include manual gages and basic CMM knowledge
• Part print reading and GD&T knowledge

What are the education requirements?

• Preferred post-secondary education and/or tech school. Experience in a co-op, internship, full/part-time job in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry.


Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and ongoing training.


Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Apply Now