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Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer

$110k - $150k

PPG Industries

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer to join our engineering team. You will play a critical role in CNC programming, process planning, tooling, machine tool selection, and continuous improvement for multi-axis CNC machining operations.

We are seeking a technically curious engineer who evaluates emerging technologies and applies innovative approaches to define and optimize machining strategies-including tooling, fixturing, machine selection, and coolant or lubrication delivery-driving efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production of precision plastic transparencies in support of PPG's commitment to innovation and excellence.

This is an onsite position based out of our Sylmar, CA facility and reporting to the Senior Manager of Plant Operations Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis (3, 4, 5-axis) milling machines to support manufacturing of plastic transparencies, composites, and aerospace tooling components.

  • Utilize CAM software such as Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar.

  • Design and qualify cutting tools, fixturing, and work holding for aerospace and precision plastic CNC machining applications.

  • Establish and continuously refine machining parameters, coolant/lubrication delivery, and machining strategies to drive stable, repeatable production while meeting requirements for tool life, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and AS9100 compliance.

  • Apply CNC simulation and verification tools (e.g., VERICUT) for digital twin validation, collision avoidance, and process reliability.

  • Interpret and create technical drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models to produce accurate and compliant toolpaths.

  • Evaluate and implement emerging machining technologies, tooling solutions, and industry best practices by actively researching suppliers, attending trade shows, and benchmarking new techniques.

  • Evaluate, qualify, and recommend new CNC machinery and equipment, supporting strategic capital investment decisions to enhance precision plastic manufacturing capability, process reliability, and compliance with AS9100 and industry standards.

Qualifications

  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in CNC programming and machining in aerospace, defense, and high-precision industries, with experience in plastics machining

  • Proficient in 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining, with experience on Zimmermann, CMS, Makino, DMG MORI, Mazak, Okuma, or Haas platforms, and skilled in Siemens SINUMERIK, Fanuc, and Mazatrol controls

  • Experienced in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX, CATIA, Mastercam) and G-/M-code programming

  • Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation, applied to aerospace and high-precision manufacturing tolerances.

  • #LI-Onsite

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Om oss:

PPG: VI SKYDDAR OCH FORSKONAR VARLDEN

Genom ledarskap inom innovation, hallbarhet och farg hjalper PPG kunder inom industri-, transport-, konsumentvaru- och byggmarknaderna samt eftermarknaden att forbattra fler ytor pa fler satt an nagot annat foretag. For mer information, besok och folj @PPG pa X.

The PPG Way 2030

Vi ar kundernas foresprakare

Proaktiva. Djarva. Palitliga. Allt vi gor borjar med vara kunder. Vi lyssnar, agerar snabbt och slutar inte forran vi har lost deras storsta utmaningar. Nar vara kunder lyckas vaxer vi alla.

Vi agerar med malmedvetenhet och snabbhet

Agila. Datadrivna. Bemyndigade. Vi tar smarta risker for att ligga steget fore konkurrenterna. Vi arbetar proaktivt och agilt, med hogkvalitativ data som grund for att utveckla losningar som skapar varde.

Vi ar forstklassiga operatorer

Produktiva. Samarbetsinriktade. Ansvarsfulla. Oavsett roll identifierar vi problem, tar ansvar och levererar alltid losningar. Vi ar bade proaktiva och lyhorda for att driva kontinuerliga forbattringar och uppna resultat. Vi stottar vara medarbetare i frontlinjen - PPG:s ansikte utat mot vara kunder.

Vi tavlar for att vinna

Framatblickande. Drivna. Ambitiosa. Vi brinner for att utveckla var verksamhet och skapa framgang tillsammans med vara kunder. Vi levererar resultat, omfamnar ny teknologi och anvander agilitet och snabbhet som vara styrkor.

Vi ar stolta over PPG

Starka. Enade. Passionerade. Vi arbetar sakert, agerar med integritet och vardesatter vara olika perspektiv. Vi firar framgangar och ar stolta over den positiva paverkan vi skapar tillsammans for att skydda och forskona varlden.

Pa PPG anvander vi AI i rekryteringsprocessen for att gora processen mer effektiv. AI-verktyg fattar inte anstallningsbeslut. Du kan lara dig mer genom att besoka

PPG erbjuder lika mojligheter for alla kandidater och anstallda. Vi erbjuder en mojlighet att vaxa och utveckla din karriar i en miljo som ger en meningsfull arbetsplats for medarbetare, skapar en miljo for kontinuerligt larande och omfamnar andras ideer och mangfald. Alla kvalificerade sokande kommer att beaktas for anstallning oavsett kon, graviditet, ras, farg, trosbekannelse, religion, nationellt ursprung, alder, funktionsnedsattning, civilstand, veteranstatus, sexuell laggning, konsidentitet eller uttryck.

Om du behover en anpassning pa grund av en funktionsnedsattning, skicka ett epostmeddelande till View email address on click.appcast.io.

PPG:s loneintervall och formaner kan variera beroende pa plats, vilket gor det mojligt for oss att erbjuda konkurrenskraftig ersattning till anstallda pa olika geografiska marknader. PPG tar hansyn till flera faktorer vid beslut om ersattning, inklusive men inte begransat till kompetenser, erfarenhet och utbildning, kvalifikationer och utbildningsniva, licenser och certifieringar samt andra organisatoriska behov. Andra incitament kan ocksa tillkomma.

Vara formansprogram for anstallda ar utformade for att stodja vara medarbetares halsa och valbefinnande. Eventuella forsakringsskydd och formaner kommer att folja villkoren i de tillampliga planerna och tillhorande styrande plandokument. Formanerna kommer att diskuteras med dig av din rekryterare under anstallningsprocessen.

PPG vardesatter din feedback om var rekryteringsprocess. Vi uppmuntrar dig att besoka Glassdoor.com och lamna feedback om processen.

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