Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer / Senior CNC Programmer

Sonic Aerospace excels in precision machining for the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. We machine complex castings, forgings, and hog-outs with advanced multi-axis machinery, working extensively with materials like aluminum, titanium, inconel, stainless steel, hastelloy, MAR-M-247, and other challenging materials. Our facility is AS9100D certified, ITAR registered, CMMC 2.0 Level 2, and equipped with advanced inspection and multi-axis machining capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Program, optimize, and troubleshoot 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
• Develop manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components.
• Create and maintain setup documentation, tooling strategies, and shop travelers within ERP systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• Support machining operations with tooling selection, fixture concepts, and process improvements.
• Edit and verify G-code and post-processor outputs.
• Collaborate with machinists, quality assurance, and engineering teams to enhance throughput and quality.
• Reduce setup times, improve efficiency, and drive manufacturability improvements.
• Support first article inspections and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in aerospace CNC programming and manufacturing engineering.
• Extensive experience with GibbsCAM or Mastercam.
• Experience machining aerospace-grade materials such as titanium and nickel alloys.
• Ability to understand GD&T, blueprints, and engineering models.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, fixturing, and machining strategies.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems is preferred.

Equipment & Technology

• Okuma lathes.
• Doosan and Yama Seiki multi-axis milling machines.
• Simultaneous 5-axis machining.
• High-speed machining capable of operating at up to 15,000 RPM.
• Advanced CMM inspection systems compliant with SPX-00033100.
• CAD/CAM engineering environment.
• JobBOSS ERP system.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package based on aerospace machining and programming experience.
• Available overtime opportunities.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Health benefits.
• Long-term growth potential in a stable aerospace manufacturing firm.