CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

About Us We are a well-established precision machining company with over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a long-standing reputation in the Seattle machining industry. Our work supports a diverse customer base across aerospace, defense, energy, heavy equipment, marine, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. We are seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging prototype and one-off components, including complex parts manufactured from exotic materials, gears, splines, weldments, and assemblies. If you enjoy solving difficult manufacturing challenges and seeing your programming expertise come to life on the shop floor, we would like to hear from you. Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills and mill-turn machines using Siemens NX. Program prototype, one-off, and low-volume production components from engineering drawings and CAD models. Develop machining strategies for billets, weldments, and assemblies. Analyze job orders, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine appropriate machining methods, tooling, work holding, and cutting parameters. Support manufacturing during program prove-outs and first-piece production. Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and implement corrective actions. Conduct simulations and verify toolpaths to ensure program accuracy and machine performance. Collaborate closely with machinists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and quality. 5–10 years of CNC programming experience, with a strong focus on milling applications. ~ Previous experience in a job-shop, prototype, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment. ~ Experience in Siemens NX CAD/CAM software would be an added advantage. ~ Expert-level experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and multi-axis mill-turn equipment. ~ Strong understanding of tooling selection, speeds and feeds, cutting strategies, and toolpath optimization. ~ Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models. ~ Excellent knowledge of shop mathematics, machine controls, materials, and machining processes. ~ Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly complex and technically challenging projects that push the limits of machining capability. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals, cutting-edge equipment, and a culture that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous learning. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and technology.