Senior CNC Programming Engineer

About the role

As our new Senior CNC Programming Engineer at our FANUC Materials Handling (MH) facility, you will lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of advanced CNC programs producing high‑precision paint robot components. You will ensure parts are manufactured to exact print specifications using vertical and horizontal machining centers (3‑axis, 4‑axis, and 5‑axis) and other machine shop equipment, such as FANUC ROBODRILLs. You’ll mentor CNC programmers and machinists, drive strategic process improvements, and lead the integration of new technologies that enhance production efficiency and quality. You will partner with both engineering and production to ensure alignment between manufacturing processes and facility goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, validate, and optimize complex CNC programs for 3‑axis, 4‑axis, and 5‑axis machining centers and basic 2‑axis lathes up to multi‑axis lathes with live tooling, using Mastercam.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements to reduce cycle times and scrap, improve throughput, maintain repeatability, and ensure compliance with all print specifications.
• Design and implement advanced fixtures, tooling, workholding, and custom cutting‑tool solutions to improve part stability, machining precision, and process capability.
• Maintain a metric‑based tooling library and oversee tool crib operations to support high tool availability and production requirements.
• Lead the installation, programming, validation, and production integration of new CNC equipment, including FANUC ROBODRILL machining centers and FANUC controls.
• Contribute to equipment investment planning, process scalability initiatives, and long‑term manufacturing growth strategies.
• Partner with process engineering, production, and quality teams to review manufacturability, resolve complex machining challenges, and ensure robust manufacturing processes that consistently achieve print and customer requirements.
• Develop and standardize CNC programs, setup sheets, and work instructions in metric units using Mastercam; ensure documentation supports First Article Inspection (FAI) and Final Product Inspection (FPI) requirements while driving continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on CPK/PPK, cost reduction, and process performance.
• Mentor CNC programmers, Machinist III personnel, and junior engineers on advanced Mastercam programming, FANUC controls, tooling strategies, and machining process optimization, fostering technical excellence and operational consistency.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum eight years of applicable industry experience.
• Minimum eight years of hands‑on experience in CNC programming and machining with emphasis on 4‑axis and 5‑axis machining centers in precision manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in complex CNC programming and FANUC controls.
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement initiatives and equipment integration projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expert‑level Mastercam programming capabilities with extensive experience supporting production on Mazak and Okuma‑controlled CNC machining centers.
• Hands‑on experience machining Delrin and 316 stainless steel, with expertise in machinability, tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with metric‑based manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, and inspection requirements supporting print compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program