Senior CNC Programmer (NX)

Laborup

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience with complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn machining centers
  • Expert understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing process development
  • Ability to oversee parts from model and print review through to production release
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-precision manufacturing
  • Experience with AS9100 environments, first articles, and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
  • Familiarity with various controls such as Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, or Okuma

Responsibilities

  • Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for complex machining applications
  • Own the manufacturing process from model review to production release
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including manufacturing planning and tooling strategy
  • Translate engineering drawings and specifications into repeatable manufacturing processes
  • Create documentation including setup sheets, tooling, and work instructions
  • Support fixture and workholding development with modular solutions
  • Collaborate with machinists during prove-outs and production launches
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times and optimizing processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development and technical training opportunities
Full Job Description
CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

This is not a traditional programming role. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire manufacturing process-from customer model and drawing review through process development, first article approval, and production release.

If you're currently programming complex aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-precision components and want to work with cutting-edge equipment, advanced automation, and a growing engineering-focused organization, we'd like to speak with you.

You'll have the opportunity to work with:
  • Siemens NX CAM
  • Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
  • Heller Horizontal Machining Centers
  • Zayer Large-Format Machining Platforms
  • DN Solutions Machining Centers
  • Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
  • Wenzel CMM Systems
  • Keyence Inspection Technology
  • Lang & FCS Modular Workholding
  • Haimer Tool Presetting Systems


What You'll Do:
  • Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for complex 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, simultaneous 5-axis, and mill-turn applications
  • Own manufacturing process development from model review through production release
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including manufacturing planning, tooling strategy, workholding concepts, setup development, and first article execution
  • Translate engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes
  • Create setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and process documentation
  • Support fixture and workholding development using modular and custom fixturing solutions
  • Partner closely with machinists during prove-outs, first articles, troubleshooting, and production launches
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, tool life optimization, and process stability
  • Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to ensure successful execution of complex programs
  • Mentor machinists and junior programmers on machining strategy and process discipline

Requirements
  • 10+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience programming complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn machining centers
  • Expert understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing process development
  • Ability to take a part from model and print review through first article and production release
  • Siemens NX CAM experience
  • Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience
  • Experience with AS9100 environments, first articles, and NPI programs
  • Familiarity with Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, or Okuma controls
  • Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other difficult materials
  • Exposure to automation, probing, on-machine inspection, or lights-out manufacturing
  • Experience mentoring machinists or junior programmers

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Professional development, technical training, and advancement within a growing organization

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