CNC Programmer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is hiring a CNC Programmer to join its Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting operations in a precision machining environment. The role provides shop-floor technical support and co-authors manufacturing process development with the Mechanical Engineering department. The successful candidate will bring experience in build-to-print machine shop environments and support CNC machining, assembly, and process improvement initiatives. Strong communication is needed to coordinate across first- and second-shift teams, including machinists, programmers, engineers, and leadership. This posting covers multiple opportunities and experience levels; the level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience. The position develops CNC programs and manufacturing processes for complex aerospace and defense hardware, produces machinist work packages, supports manufacturing and quality investigations, and advances safety, quality, cost, and delivery through continuous improvement and lean practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and at least 4 years of experience in a CNC machining environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of offline CNC programming experience.
Proficiency working with materials including plastics, aluminum, steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.
Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain, or meet eligibility to obtain and maintain, a DoD Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NX Siemens, Surfcam, and Solidworks.
Experience with Renishaw probing and CNC macro programming.
Experience with ERP and MES systems such as Costpoint and Solumina.
Experience with large gantry and bridge mills, VTLs, and large lathes.

Responsibilities

Develop lathe, mill/turn, and 3- and 5-axis CNC programs for complex aerospace and defense hardware across a variety of materials.
Create complete machinist work packages, including CNC programs, machining operation setup sheets, tool lists, and related documentation.
Provide shop-floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
Develop and manage manufacturing processes for CNC-machined components, including 3-axis, 5-axis, lathe, mill-turn, and wire EDM operations.
Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups with root cause analysis and corrective action plans to reduce or eliminate non-conformances.
Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
Solve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external parties.
Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Collaborate with project and team leaders to influence solution design and process approaches.