Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Programmer

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing NX-CAM or other software, focusing on Fast-hole EDM drilling and multi-axis small hole drilling.
• Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericut.
• Provide CNC-related support to Manufacturing Engineers and operator training during new/rebuilt machine startup and/or process improvements.
• Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.
• Support and implement tooling & fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tools.
• Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) for CNC-related issues.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when needed.
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team-based environment in a matrixed organization.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or Machinist Apprentice (or similar) graduate with 3 years of experience with graphical-based CAM System CNC Programming OR High School Degree with 6 years of experience with graphical-based CAM System CNC Programming.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Siemens NX CAM (1953 or later).
• Hands-on experience with Fast-hole EDM drilling.
• Proficiency in generating toolpaths, including creating helper geometry to drive paths.
• Experience with FANUC Macro B for probing, tool selection, data capture, and hole-location logic; comfortable reading and extending existing macros.
• Familiarity with 3-2-1 (six-point) nesting and basic probing routines; working knowledge of CMM/metrology concepts.
• Capable of implementing trigonometry and basic matrix rotations directly in code.
• Strong problem-solving and organization skills, with above-average shop math skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• Experience using Vericut or other CNC verification/machine simulation software.
• Strong familiarity with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Siemens.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting drawing requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and productively manage multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
• Experience machining high-temperature superalloys found in HDGT or Aerospace components.