Swiss Screw & CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

Location: Escondido, CA

Pay Rate: $41.00-$48.00 per hour (DOE)

About the Company

A leading Medical Manufacturing company is seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Programmer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys collaborating with engineering and production teams to bring innovative products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

Position Summary

The CNC Programmer is responsible for developing cost-effective CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts while working under minimal supervision and tight timelines. This role serves as a key liaison between the R&D and Manufacturing departments, supporting new product development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the R&D team during new product development, from initial prototyping through manufacturing transfer and scale-up.
• Maintain and optimize existing machining processes as directed by manufacturing management.
• Review blueprints, sketches, models, and specifications to determine materials, tooling requirements, and machining methods.
• Determine optimal machining methods and sequences to:
  • Reduce variability
  • Extend tool life
  • Decrease cycle times
  • Minimize secondary operations
  • Reduce manufacturing costs
• Develop, verify, and validate CNC programs and setup parameters for prototypes and production parts.
• Create and maintain required documentation.
• Assist in developing and optimizing control plans to ensure machining outputs meet specifications.
• Train machinists and setup personnel on new or improved machining processes.
• Troubleshoot daily machining issues and provide technical support.
• Audit machining processes to improve efficiency, quality, and process control.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Required Qualifications

• 13 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including introductory programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and sketches.
• Working knowledge of G & M Code programming.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience installing and changing tooling, setting up parts, and editing programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Experience working in a cGMP and/or ISO regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or technical certification preferred.