Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Create, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers using Siemens NX CAM and/or Mastercam.
• Interpret aerospace engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop efficient machining strategies for complex aerospace components manufactured from aluminum, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and other aerospace-grade materials.
• Generate setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Support machine setup, program prove-outs, first article inspections, and production launches.
• Perform machining simulations and collision detection prior to production release.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Maintain revision-controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation.
• Support compliance with AS9100 standards, customer specifications, and company quality procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAM software.
• Proven ability to develop CNC programs from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, cutting strategies, and aerospace materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Experience supporting production and shop-floor machining operations.
• Preferred: 5-axis CNC programming experience, aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience, experience with Mastercam, AutoCAD, or additional CAD/CAM software platforms, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience, ERP/MRP system experience.

Qualifications

Commutes to Sidney, OH are required. No relocation package is provided.