Senior Manufacturing Engineer CNC Programmer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Programmer responsible for programming, optimizing, and supporting production across a diverse fleet of CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers. This role requires deep hands-on knowledge of turning, milling, mill-turn, live tooling, sub-spindles, and Y-axis machines across multiple OEM platforms. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing G-code at the control, programming offline using CAM software (Fusion 360 included), managing DNC systems, and collaborating directly with machinists, tooling, and engineering to continuously improve throughput, quality, and repeatability.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in CNC turning and milling
- Proven experience with: Live tooling, Y-axis, C-axis, and sub-spindles
- Proven experience with: Mill-turn programming and synchronization
- Proven experience with: Multi-OEM control environments (Haas, Fanuc, Mazatrol)
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
- Solid understanding of feeds, speeds, chip control, tool wear, and thermal effects
- Experience with Fusion 360 CAM (required)
- Strong G-code literacy and troubleshooting capability
- Comfortable working with both modern and legacy CNC controls
- Hands-on, production-focused mindset
- Comfortable spending time on the shop floor supporting machinists
- Able to diagnose and correct real-world machining problems—not just theoretical ones
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years CNC programming experience in a high-mix or complex machining environment
- Direct experience programming Mazak Integrex and Mori Seiki mill-turn platforms
- Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering background
- Experience supporting bar-fed and lights-out operations
- Lean / Six Sigma experience a plus
- Experience with additional CAM platforms (Mastercam, NX, Gibbs, etc.) a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for turning, milling, and mill-turn operations
- Program and synchronize multi-axis machines including live tooling, Y-axis, C-axis, and sub-spindles
- Create programs using CAM software including Fusion 360 (and other CAM platforms as applicable)
- Write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code directly at the machine control
- Actively optimize cycle times, toolpaths, tool life, and machine utilization
- Standardize programming methods and best practices across machines and controls
- Manage and support DNC systems for program storage, transfer, revision control, and traceability
- Maintain organized, version-controlled program libraries
- Ensure correct programs and revisions are deployed to the shop floor
- Support communication between CAM, control, and machine networks
- Work directly with machinists during setup, prove-out, and production
- Incorporate machinist feedback into program improvements and process refinements
- Support first-article inspections and production launches
- Specify tooling, fixturing, and cutting strategies appropriate to material and machine capability
- Troubleshoot issues related to tooling, workholding, material behavior, or programming
- Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling lists, and process documentation
- Support GD&T interpretation and inspection strategy alignment
- Maintain clear program notes and operator-facing documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput, OEE, and cost per part
- Reduce scrap, rework, and setup time through disciplined process improvement
- Support lean manufacturing and standard work initiatives
- Assist with new equipment integration and process capability development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
