Job Description:
Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a CNC Automation & Information Systems Specialist for a position in Columbus, OH.
NO C2C; No Third parties - Applicants only
- Design and implement automated workflows that integrate CAD/CAM data and BIM models directly into CNC machines.
- Develop and maintain databases that track real-time machine performance, production data, and inventory.
- Ensure seamless data flow between BIM models, manufacturing, and business systems (ERP/MRP).
- Incorporate BIM technologies into manufacturing workflows to enhance project visualization, planning, and coordination.
- Leverage BIM models for accurate CNC machining, ensuring precision in the production of components.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure that CNC processes align with BIM-driven construction and fabrication requirements.
- Program, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machinery to manufacture parts according to precise specifications.
- Optimize machine settings and CNC programs for enhanced efficiency, precision, and material utilization.
- Work with BIM data to produce CNC programs for custom parts and complex geometries.
- Develop and implement solutions for real-time machine monitoring and predictive maintenance using integrated systems.
- Automate data collection and analysis to continuously improve production workflows and reduce machine downtime.
- Implement "digital twin" simulations to optimize CNC processes before production begins.
- Create adaptive systems that allow for rapid prototyping, on-demand manufacturing, and small-batch production.
- Integrate customer-specific BIM models into automated systems to ensure precision and quality in custom orders.
- Use advanced systems to gather real-time data from CNC machines for quality control and ensure products meet specifications.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for process improvement.
- Work closely with IT, engineering, and production teams to enhance system functionality and machine efficiency.
- Train staff on new systems, tools, and procedures, ensuring a smooth transition to more automated workflows.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that CNC operations align with BIM-driven project timelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in CNC machining, programming, and BIM integration.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks), and CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code, Mastercam).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, machine integration, and automation technologies.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and utilize production data.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, IoT, and machine learning is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of digital twin technologies and manufacturing simulation software.
- Experience in implementing predictive maintenance and machine learning algorithms for CNC operations.
- Familiarity with smart factory concepts, Industry 4.0 practices, and BIM for industrial projects.