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Form of workAbout HeliMods
HeliMods is an internationally renowned aerospace technology company, operating from a world-class facility on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast.
At our high-technology, purpose-built facility we operate a full suite of vertically integrated soft and hard infrastructure in support of our highly advanced aerospace capability.
We make tangible, lasting contributions to local and global communities by providing innovative, world-leading aerospace products that enable our customers to perform a range of critical missions, including emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing and disaster relief.
In keeping with our Strategic Plan, HeliMods is growing nationally and in select global markets. We are currently seeking to appoint new team members to work in our dynamic environment and support our growth plans.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Production Engineer/CAM Programmer with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience, preferably with experience in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace industry. With a passion for technology, automation and digital production, you’ll be part of a small (but growing) CAM team, interfacing with some of the most advanced engineering and manufacturing technology in the industry.
In your role you will be responsible for:
- Generating timely, high quality CAM data/NC code to suit HeliMods' expanding range of advanced multi-axis CNC machines (including 5+ axis machines)
- Collaborating with manufacturing work-center operators and engineering team members to ensure project deliverables are met.
- Providing review and feedback on designs in relation to their manufacturability
- Creating estimates of time required to generate CAM data in support of both internal projects and "Build-to-Blueprint" external manufacturing jobs
- Performing checking and providing feedback on CAM data generated by others in the team
- Championing best practice and continuous improvement initiatives within CAD/CAM and machining to optimise efficiency and quality.
- Providing direct assistance to machining operators through first of type manufacturing processes.
- Mentoring and sharing your knowledge with the broader team to improve awareness of 'design for manufacture' principles.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Engineering bachelor’s degree (or similar), OR Industry / Trade-level qualification.
- 5+ years’ experience in the automotive, aerospace, or other high precision industry desirable.
- 3+ years' experience using advanced 3D CAM software - preferably Siemens NX CAM.
- Experience as a CNC machinist desirable.
- Experience with HAAS machine centres, including tooling and work holding desirable.
- Experience in proving CAM, 1st of type production, and integrating with an engineering team.
A top performer in this role will:
- Be able to efficiently generate high quality CAM inputs for 5-axis CNC machines operating at high-speeds.
- Be able to both generate CAM and operate CNC machine centres.
- Be willing to learn and develop skills to operate new types of advanced CNC equipment.
- Seek to facilitate automation wherever possible and takes an innovation approach to problem solving
- Work with minimum guidance, managing time and priorities efficiently and effectively.
- Be outcome focused with a commitment to quality and delivery.
- Be committed to ongoing skills development.
- Have strong, effective communication skills.
What we need for you to proceed
To submit a full application, please include a cover letter, CV and Academic Transcript (if applicable).
Inherent Requirements
- Does not have an existing criminal conviction.
- Due to the nature and privilege of information, and in accordance with Australian Standards for Workforce Screening (ISO 4811-2022), it is an inherent requirement that a security clearance and police check are obtained prior to employment.
