CNC Lathe Programmer

Volund Manufacturing • Huntington Beach, CA

9d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Volund is hiring a CNC Lathe Programmer to take precision turning components from engineering model to finished part. The role includes programming in Siemens NX CAM, planning processes and workholding, setting up and operating machines, proving out programs, and troubleshooting production issues. The programmer works directly on parts for jet engines and uses the factory’s NX and Teamcenter digital thread.

The work spans one-off prototypes and higher-volume production, with responsibility for both making parts and improving processes as volumes increase. The role collaborates with design and manufacturing engineers on manufacturability and process improvements. U.S. Person status is required under ITAR.

The listed salary range is $120,000–$160,000. Volund describes itself as building propulsion systems through advanced automation, precision manufacturing, and rapid iteration.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on CNC lathe programming, setup, and operation experience.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAM, or a clear ability to become proficient quickly.
• Ability to read complex drawings and apply GD&T.
• Ability to program, set up, and run jobs independently.
• Experience spanning prototype and production environments.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR is required.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-axis and live-tooling experience.
• Experience with Inconel, titanium, and other aerospace alloys.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter.
• Background in aerospace/defense or high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience optimizing processes for higher volume.

Responsibilities

• Program complex turning and mill-turn work in Siemens NX CAM, including live tooling, C/Y-axis, and multi-task operations.
• Take parts from engineering model and drawing through process planning, tool selection, workholding, setup, prove-out, and first article.
• Design and implement soft jaws, fixtures, and process strategies for prototype speed and production repeatability.
• Set up and operate the machines directly, without handing work off to a separate operator.
• Optimize programs for quality, tool life, and cycle time as volumes increase.
• Troubleshoot machining issues in real time and make changes to bring parts into specification.
• Generate and maintain documentation, setup sheets, and process data to preserve the digital thread.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to improve manufacturability as production scales.

Benefits

• Generous equity package.
• Platinum healthcare benefits with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to the employee.
• 100% covered Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Lunch and a fully stocked kitchen.
• Relocation assistance, depending on role eligibility.
• 401k Savings Plan.
• Real responsibility from day one, with work going onto running hardware.
• Opportunity to learn directly from engineers with deep jet engine industry experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed