CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME

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About The Position

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced and technically proficient leader to implement global standardization and technical innovation. While CNC programming is a key part of the role, this position goes beyond programming execution to support manufacturing engineering and process excellence. The ideal candidate will serve as a foundational pillar for our Machining Community of Practice, mentoring, and executing excellence in multi-axis machining, turning, grinding, advanced tooling design, and complex aerospace component repair and new make products.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering-level projects with complex manufacturing challenges (aerospace industry), including manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing within regulated industries (aerospace preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing, automation, DFM, optimization and implementation in a production environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC programming, traditional machining processes, and aero-engine materials/alloys.
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to support manufacturing bottlenecks.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute complex multi-axis CNC programming (3-5 axis) utilizing digital manufacturing techniques.
• Provide technical mentorship to manufacturing engineers, technologists, and technicians.
• Ensure effective technology transition from engineering to operations.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce cycle times and fabrication costs.
• Design advanced work-holding to improve legacy and new processes.
• Lead the Global Communities of Practice to develop and publish Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing guidelines and process maturity matrices across diverse machining applications.
• Collaborate across global organizations to deploy best practices and drive method and equipment standardization.
• Support the skill development and mentoring for CAD/CAM software and advanced machining techniques.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior