Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

DRT Holdings, LLC•Winsted, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DRT Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to develop advanced CNC machining programs and manufacturing processes for complex aerospace and defense components. This role combines Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAM programming, manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement to drive world-class precision manufacturing. If you're an expert in CNC programming, machining strategy, GD&T, aerospace manufacturing, and 5-axis machining, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAM software.
Proven ability to develop CNC programs from scratch.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, cutting strategies, and aerospace materials.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
Experience supporting production and shop-floor machining operations.

Nice To Haves

5-axis CNC programming experience.
Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience.
Experience with Mastercam, AutoCAD, or additional CAD/CAM software platforms.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
ERP/MRP system experience.

Responsibilities

Create, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers using Siemens NX CAM and/or Mastercam.
Interpret aerospace engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
Develop efficient machining strategies for complex aerospace components manufactured from aluminum, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and other aerospace-grade materials.
Generate setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing process documentation.
Support machine setup, program prove-outs, first article inspections, and production launches.
Perform machining simulations and collision detection prior to production release.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
Optimize cycle times, tool life, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Maintain revision-controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation.
Support compliance with AS9100 standards, customer specifications, and company quality procedures.