CNC Programmer

Description

The company designs, builds and assembles advanced systems for demanding industries, using an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform that turns complex designs into production-ready parts. It is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

This role owns the full machining workflow: process development, fixture and work-holding design, 5-axis CNC programming, machining, inspection and general shop tasks. You will support development and production work for automotive, aerospace and defense applications, and act as the machining technical expert on new concepts, including testing, validation and the patent process.

Responsibilities

• Study new parts and set out machining strategies, tooling approaches and work-holding concepts, with design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback.
• Use Siemens NX CAM to build, check and simulate 3+2 and 5-axis milling programs for first articles and production runs.
• Write probing programs in MSP Perfect-Part for part location and on-machine verification.
• Program trunnion and gantry CNC machines, including advanced 5-axis work.
• Produce detailed setup sheets, operator instructions and tool lists so production handoffs run smoothly.
• Read engineering drawings and apply GD&T to programming, machining and inspection.
• Carry out advanced machining for additive manufacturing programs.
• Design fixtures and work-holding for R&D and high-rate production in Siemens NX CAD, following established best practices.
• Advise vehicle and component engineers on manufacturing issues and DFM during new product and program development.
• Develop and put in place new machining, fabrication and work-holding methods, including those for additive manufacturing.
• Test and validate new machining processes, then refine them based on results and manufacturing needs.
• Help create new manufacturing technology and document it for the patent process.
• Support first-article builds by hands-on setup, machining, inspection, troubleshooting and process refinement.
• Use machining know-how to solve production problems and improve process capability, quality and efficiency.
• Help with general shop work when needed and work with manufacturing and engineering to meet program goals.
• Follow MES requirements, manufacturing processes, safety procedures and shop standards strictly.

Requirements

• You can lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
• You are skilled at CNC programming, setup and machining, especially complex 5-axis milling.
• You have programmed and run CNC equipment, including dynamic work offsets.
• You understand machining processes, materials, cutting tools and tooling best practice.
• You can read engineering drawings and apply GD&T.
• You know machine shop safety protocols and practice them.
• You can do light fabrication, use hand tools and run manual mills and lathes.
• You have used standard metrology and inspection tools.
• Preferred: Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD/CAM.
• Preferred: Experience with Siemens Team Center and MSP probing software.
• Preferred: Experience with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.
• Preferred: Experience with pallet systems.
• Preferred: Experience developing machining strategies for complex first-article parts.
• Preferred: General understanding of automotive and aerospace systems.
• Preferred: Experience with additive manufacturing and related machining or fabrication.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience in an aerospace production environment.
• Shop floor work involves machine operation, handling parts, high noise and varying temperatures.
• Desk work covers programming, design, shop documentation and engineering collaboration.
• You must be able to bend, reach, lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Conditions

Pay depends on job level. Candidates will be considered for levels S03 to S05, decided through the interview process.

S03 / Specialist III: $49.63 to $60.65

S04 / Specialist IV: $57.32 to $70.06

S05 / Specialist V: $66.22 to $80.93

Overall range: $49.63 to $80.93 USD

Benefits

• Compensation includes a competitive salary, an equity plan and discretionary results-based incentive bonuses.
• Paid vacation, sick time and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Choice of HMO or Premium PPO health and wellness plans, plus company-paid life insurance and short and long-term disability cover.
• Reimbursement for learning and development courses to build your skills.