Principal Applications Engineer

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris South is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in the southeast U.S. We serve manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Summary of Responsibility :
As a Principal Applications Engineer you will use your technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for our diverse customer base. Managing customer projects, demonstrations, and other customer related questions to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The Principal Applications Engineer is the first line of support for our customer experience. The person filling this role is responsible for handling multiple high-level technical tasks that surround the use and implementation of CAM software, CNC Machining of complex parts, and working on multi Axis CNC Machines. The Engineer will also work with pre-sales to assist on quotes for customers application. Being flexible to work on multiple tasks at one time.

What You Will Contribute:

• Using a 5 axis Mill turn machine to complete complex parts
• Aerospace experience in materials, feeds and speeds, processing and setup is a requirement
• Making accurate engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, or multi-tasking machines
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company
• Provide technical support to existing customers
• Documentation for engineering systems
• Customer part programs and training.

Other Function

• Perform related duties as required
  The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• A.S/B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or 10 years of related field service
• 8-10 years industry experience as a CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer, etc.
• 8-10 years CAD/CAM Experience
• Experience with CNC machining, part programming and knowledge of the manufacturing industry
• Cross functional team collaboration
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (word, excel, power point)
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• NX/UG, SolidWorks, Esprit, or Master CAM experience preferred, but any 3D CAD software experience is a plus
• Intimate knowledge of modern tooling and work holding solutions
• Expertise with various Machine Tool brands and commonly used controls (Okuma)(Fanuc)

What’s in it for You:
We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and physical requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition #1312B (Charlotte, NC)