Senior Programmer Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn machines using CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Siemens NX, or Fusion 360).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and reduce cycle times.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds to maximize efficiency and tool life.
• Conduct first article inspections and troubleshoot machining issues to ensure part conformance and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in CNC programming, setup, and machining processes.
• Train and mentor junior programmers, engineers, operators, and machinists on best practices and new technologies.
• Lead workshops and one-on-one sessions on:
• CNC programming techniques
• Workholding and tooling strategies
• SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)
• Leveraging Lean manufacturing principles
• Setup reduction and process standardization
• Maintain and update CNC program libraries and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing prototype programs and refining processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in all machining operations.
• Prepare geometric layout using computer-assisted drafting software to show location of reference points and direction of cutting paths
• Determine reference points and direction of machine cutting paths
• Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates
• Prepare the CNC machine for production adjusts machine settings to the desired product specifications.
• Complete quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product.
• Design and implement efficient workholding and tooling solutions for multi-axis machining.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.).
• Champion Lean initiatives across the shop floor, focusing on waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and setup efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen events and support implementation of 5S, visual management, and standard work.
• Analyze machining processes to identify opportunities for cost savings and quality improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of CNC programming experience with at least 3 years in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of G-code, multi-axis machining (3-,4-, and 5-axis), blueprint reading, tight-tolerance aerospace components, and high-performance tooling.
• Proven track record of coaching and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong understanding of Lean, SMED, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills and ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing tools.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, CATIA, or Fusion 360.
• Demonstrated experience with low-volume, high-mix production.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials and machining best practices for titanium, Inconel, and aluminum alloys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in CNC programming and manufacturing.
• Experience with aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of G-code, multi-axis machining, and tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, CATIA, or Fusion 360.
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix production.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Experience with SMED, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with workholding and tooling strategies.
• Experience with CNC programming techniques.
• Experience with CNC setup and machining processes.
• Experience with CNC program libraries and documentation.
• Experience with CNC machine preparation and quality control.
• Experience with geometric layout and reference point determination.
• Experience with machine speed and feed rate determination.
• Experience with CNC programming for multi-axis machining.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace components.
• Experience with CNC programming for high-performance tooling.
• Experience with CNC programming for tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace materials (titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys).
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing setups.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CNC programming for aerospace manufacturing tools.