Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Camden, AR

28d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer skilled in CNC programming and machining to join a facility in Camden, Arkansas. The role focuses on creating, revising, and validating CNC machining programs that support efficient and repeatable production. The successful candidate will understand CNC machining processes from a 3D model through finished product, including tooling selection, fixture design, and machining parameters.

The position works a 4/10 schedule: employees work 10-hour days, four days per week. It also requires working independently with minimal supervision, supporting operators and production teams, and communicating project updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.
• Skilled in CNC programming and machining, with an understanding of CNC processes from a 3D model to a finished product, including tooling selection, fixturing design, and machining parameters.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in manufacturing technology, manufacturing engineering, or a related field; appropriate NIMS CNC certification; or related field experience.
• Experience with some or all of the following: VMCs, HMCs, lathes, and mills.
• Experience creating CNC machining programs and programming or editing at the machine control.
• Machining experience with soft or gummy materials.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings using traditional and GD&T dimensional tolerancing.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling, CAM, and simulation software, preferably Creo, Siemens NX, and Vericut.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise CNC machining programs to meet engineering, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Verify programs through prove-outs on production machines and ensure proper work-holding and tooling specifications.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain program documentation and revision control.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and troubleshoot production issues on the shop floor.
• Train machine operators as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities that positively impact the business.
• Generate and present project updates using PowerPoint.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

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