Programming Engineering Manager

Principal Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• NC Programming & Derived Data
• Develop and maintain CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis operations using Mastercam (X9–current)
• Platforms include DMG 105 Monoblock, Haas VF2–VF11, Mazak, Fadal, and Fanuc
• Produce Mylars, e-drawings, flat patterns, and toolpath documentation supporting manufacturing and assembly operations
• Manage Renishaw on-machine probing; maintain version control and controlled release of all programs and derived outputs
• Operator Interface & Programming Quality
• Primary floor technical resource for NC program issues, setup discrepancies, and machining anomalies across manufacturing and assembly
• Enforce internal review gate — no program or derived output reaches the floor without lead sign-off
• Own the production request resolution loop daily; develop setup sheets and work instructions enabling operator-led first articles
• FAI Programming Readiness
• Ensure all NC programs and derived documentation are current and released before FAI is scheduled — programming is never the cause of delay
• Lead prove-out for new part introductions; maintain part-level programming history for repeat-order setup reduction
• LEU Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher & Weld Operations
• Own all NC programming for LEU launcher components from NPI through sustained production
• Participate in LEU program reviews
• Develop CNC fixture programs for weld assembly setups; support post-weld machining operations requiring dimensional correction toolpaths
• Team Leadership
• Lead CNC programmers — priorities, workload, performance, and development
• Build programmer certification matrix eliminating single points of failure
• Sustain daily standup and visual management cadence; report monthly RTOR closure rate, NC ticket trend, and Stopped ticket age to Senior Manager

Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• 15+ years progressive CNC machining and programming experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
• 5+ years supervisory or lead role with direct responsibility for programming staff and machining operations
• Demonstrated 5-axis CNC programming through first article and production — DMG Monoblock, Haas, Mazak, or equivalent
• Experience producing derived data outputs (Mylars, e-drawings, flat patterns) in support of manufacturing and assembly
• Mastercam proficiency required (X9–current); 3/4/5-axis modeling, toolpath development, post-processor management
• Machine control proficiency: Haas, DMG MORI, Mazak, Fanuc, Fadal; Renishaw on-machine probing
• GD&T; aluminum alloys, stainless, titanium, Inconel, and composite/plastic material experience
• Configuration control discipline in a build-to-print environment; structured root cause problem-solving

Preferred

• LEU, Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher, or similar precision defense hardware experience
• Weld fixture programming and post-weld machining; DMS 5-axis router and Flow Waterjet programming
• Lights-out machining setup; third-party programming vendor coordination
• AS9100 familiarity

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery and production equipment.
• Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of materials.
• May involve occasional travel to suppliers or other company locations.

Work Environment

• Noisy, vibrating, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current.
• Occasional bending and reaching.
• Close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at close distance to the eyes.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to maneuver up to 20 pounds.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.