Sr CAD & CAM Programmer

Smith+Nephew•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living, supporting healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility. The company is driven by precision, problem solving and continuous improvement. This role is for a Sr. CNC Programmer in the Memphis manufacturing team, focusing on optimizing advanced machining processes for life-changing medical technology. It's an opportunity to apply technical expertise in a highly regulated environment where quality, innovation, and collaboration are paramount. The company culture is built on Care, Collaboration, and Courage, fostering a spirit of ownership and a can-do attitude to achieve their shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience including at least 3 years using CAD CAM software
Strong experience programming multi axis mills, mill turn or lathe equipment using systems such as UG NX or similar
Solid understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds and speeds with a focus on standardization
Ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills including trigonometry
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Creating, maintaining and optimizing multi axis CNC programs using CAD CAM software to produce high quality components
Improving machining efficiency through optimized cutting strategies, tool life and standardized processes
Supporting regulated manufacturing operations by developing robust and compliant CNC machining solutions
Proving out CNC programs on machine tools and making real time corrections as required
Preparing detailed work instructions and supporting machining validations including operator training
Collaborating closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Quality and plant teams
Maintaining the master CNC program directory to ensure file integrity and compliance
Driving cost improvement initiatives and supporting continuous improvement and kaizen activities
Providing technical guidance, mentoring and task coordination for other programmers and machinists
Supporting equipment validation and contributing to the selection of new machining equipment