Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming (Aerospace)

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Powers the Future of Flight, Defense, and Space

Location: Sidney, OH

Relocation Package: None. This position requires the ability to reliably commute to the work location.

DRT Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to develop advanced CNC machining programs and manufacturing processes for complex aerospace and defense components. This role combines Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAM programming, manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement to drive world-class precision manufacturing.

If you're an expert in CNC programming, machining strategy, GD&T, aerospace manufacturing, and 5-axis machining, we want to hear from you.

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.

If you're ready to solve complex manufacturing challenges and help produce the precision components that power aerospace, defense, and space exploration, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the future of aerospace manufacturing!