We are looking for CADCAM Engineer be part of the Supplier Development team - who want to innovate, achieve, grow. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves.

Reporting to Supplier Development and Quality Manager and will be responsible for NPI or multi-sourcing activities’ programming as well as guiding external suppliers on jig & fixtures design.

Roles, Responsibilities and Job Expectations

• Support SDQ manager to drive Supplier improvement, evaluation & qualification action.
• Deploy VAT supplier standard & processes effectively across major suppliers.
• Develop supplier base to comply to relevant company requirements, includes supplier training on VAT-specific processes and standards
• Drive continuous process improvement & identify key gaps at suppliers from various category, including precision machining, raw materials, surface treatment (Clear/Hard Anodizing/Coating, High Purity Cleaning, Heat Treatment etc)
• Perform supplier situation analysis and execute quality improvement plan. Pursuit of quality goals and implementation and monitoring of improvement measures.

Key Competencies and Skills (Must Have) 

• Bachelor’s degree, post graduate or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or manufacturing equivalent). – at least 3 years in CAM.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes including milling/turning, tooling selection, work holding, cutting parameters. 
• Able to independently interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, critical-to-function dimensions, tolerance stack-ups and manufacturing feasibility of machined components
• Experienced in equipment & process enhancement to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and quality improvements.
• Familiar with material such as aluminium/stainless steel, plastics
• Ability to investigate dimensional, cosmetic and functional non-conformances and determine root causes related to machining processes, fixturing, tooling, programming or material conditions.
• Demonstrated experience with production line setup/validation, equipment selection/qualification, manufacturing approaches for high/low volume/mix, and working with production stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Able to do basic presentation and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills

Special Skills (such as special certifications) (Good to Have) 

• Understand Copy Exact Requirement
• Has some basic experience in the field of vacuum technology semi-conductors would be an added advantage.
• Experience in supplier management and change management
• Grinding, process capability and machining cost drivers

Remarks

• In job specific requirement like CAD/CAM SDQ, must possess minimum 5 years of CAM programming experience in 3- and 5- axis milling. Experience in 4- axis is added advantage. Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of milling and turning machine equipment required to fabricate parts from low complexity to high complexity. Ability to conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide recommendations to engineering teams and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.