Senior CNC Programmer

Laborup • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

We're hiring a CNC Programmer for a modern, engineering-driven manufacturing company focused on aerospace, defense, and other highly complex precision-machined components. We believe great manufacturing starts with great engineering, world-class programming, and automation that allows our machinists to focus on making exceptional parts. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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