Production Configurator & Programmer
Summary
An on-site manufacturing role in Durand, MI: the person expands the company's production configurator that auto-generates BOMs, routings, and work orders, and writes/optimizes CNC programs (G-Code, CAD/CAM) for laser/plasma cutters, lathes, mills, and cobot welders, bridging engineering specs and shop-floor production.
Production Configurator & Programmer
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Pay: Based on Experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Production Configurator & Programmer to oversee and expand the site's existing production configurator used to create manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs). This position will play a key role in expanding the configurator across the entire product line while also leading CNC programming activities throughout the shop.
The Production Configurator & Programmer will work closely with Production Control, Engineering, Manufacturing Support, and shop-floor teams to develop automated BOMs, job routings, production work orders, CNC programs, and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Translate engineering and sales specifications, rules, and logic into the production configurator program
- Convert configurable designs into automated BOMs, process routings, assembly instructions, and CNC programs
- Write, maintain, and optimize cutting programs for the site's Laser-Plasma combo sheet steel cutter
- Write, maintain, and optimize programs for CNC lathes, mills, and other specialized manufacturing equipment
- Analyze engineering drawings to create tool paths using CAD/CAM software and select appropriate cutting tools
- Run simulations and physical test runs to verify program accuracy and optimize cycle times
- Identify and resolve issues between product configuration logic and physical machine production
- Work with the Production Control team to create discrete job routings and production work orders
- Collaborate with the Manufacturing Support team on Cobot welder programming and operations
- Optimize machine programs and production processes to reduce waste and downtime
- Ensure configuration software is maintained and reflects current manufacturing capabilities
- Support the expansion and continuous improvement of the production configurator across the entire product line
- Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or related technical field, or technical certification in CNC programming or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of hands-on automation or CNC programming experience
- Experience with G-Code or equivalent CNC programming
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, such as Creo or Mastercam
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience in make-to-order (MTO) and engineered-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments
- Experience with welding robot/Cobot programming and operation
- Experience programming and optimizing plasma and laser cutters
- Experience with ERP/MRP system integration, such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience with machine sequencing and production process optimization