Lead CNC Programmer - Hot Gas Path

Description

The company aims to electrify and decarbonize the world, and the team works with a founder-style mindset that values speed, courage and new thinking.

You will join the CAD/CAM team and help ramp up factory volume and standardize how parts are programmed.

You will work with Siemens NX for CAD/CAM, including 5-axis continuous milling, VTL, VBM, HBM and multi-axis EDM.

Virtual prototyping uses Vericut and Siemens Run My Virtual Machine, with 100% simulation coverage.

Machines include custom 10-ton multi-function grinders, large 5-axis mills, and VTLs and VBMs up to 2.5m.

Diagnostics and automation include Closed-Loop Machining (CLM), custom Renishaw probing routines, Caron Engineering TMaC, and modal analysis (tap testing) hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and tune efficient CNC programs for complex multi-axis work on high-temperature superalloys such as Inconel, Rene and other exotic nickel alloys.
• Generate and maintain CNC programs in NX-CAM or other software, covering multi-axis milling, turning, grinding and/or EDM.
• Check programs in Vericut before they reach the shop floor, and refine toolpaths in the virtual environment.
• Build adaptive probing routines, macro programs and closed-loop machining processes that keep complex setups predictable.
• Help commission new and rebuilt multi-million-dollar machine tools and set baseline machining standards with Manufacturing Engineers and shop-floor teams.
• Program and support VTL, VBM, 5-axis mill and multi-purpose turn/grind machines up to 2.5m.
• Create programs that follow standards and qualified machining parameters.
• Give CNC support to the Manufacturing Engineer and train operators during machine startups, rebuilds and process changes.
• Provide daily CNC programming and troubleshooting support to operators.
• Support tooling and fixturing needs for CNC machines.
• Write and update workstation instructions (methods) for CNC issues.
• Lead process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Share knowledge as a technical mentor, troubleshoot setups and prove out first-piece parts on the floor.
• Communicate clearly with the right team members, working both alone and in a team within a matrixed organization.
• Manage several projects at once in a fast-paced setting, and drive positive change inside and outside the team.

Requirements

• Basic: A bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or machinist apprenticeship (or similar) plus 3 years of CNC programming in a graphical CAM system.
• Basic: A high school diploma plus 6 years of CNC programming in a graphical CAM system.
• Stand out: Experience creating 5-axis CNC programs in a CAM system, preferably NX.
• Stand out: At least 1 year using high-level machine controls, including subroutines (macros), Renishaw probing routines, variable-based programming and CLM.
• Stand out: Substantial hands-on machinist experience, including setting up and proving out complex first-piece programs.
• Stand out: A record of holding tight tolerances on large-format machines (VTLs, VBMs and similar up to 2.5m), where part deflection, work hardening and thermal stability matter.
• Stand out: Extensive work machining nickel-based superalloys such as Inconel, Rene and Hastelloy, common in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) or aerospace.
• Stand out: Strong problem-solving and organization skills, with above-average shop math in geometry and trigonometry.
• Stand out: Experience with Vericut (preferred) or other CNC verification and machine simulation software.
• Stand out: Working knowledge of several machine controls, including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma and Siemens.
• Stand out: Proven skill reading drawings and engineering requirements.
• Stand out: Ability to handle several projects at the same time.
• Stand out: Experience machining high-temperature superalloys used in HDGT or aerospace components.

Conditions

Relocation assistance is provided.

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, and final offers depend on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for that access.

Only applicants legally authorized to work in the United States can be hired for this role.

Offers are conditional on passing a drug screen where applicable.

For US-based roles, the base pay range is $81,700.00 to $136,700.00, adjusted by a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Pay within the range depends on factors such as experience, education and skill set.

The posting will stay open at least seven days after its posting date of October 19, 2026.

The company may change or end its benefit plans at any time, and benefits do not create a contract of employment.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach access and a 24/7 nurse-based line.
• 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.