Manufacturing Engineer-Laser Programmer

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the F&B Mfg LLC has been in the business of making parts and complex sheet metal assemblies for the aerospace, military, automotive, semi-conductor and commercial industries since 1923. Our employees take pride in their work and know how they contribute to the company strategy and vision.

Job Title: Laser Programmer (Laserdyne Prima 795 / 795 XL)

Position Summary

The Laser Programmer is responsible for creating, optimizing, and troubleshooting laser machining programs for Laserdyne Prima 795 and 795 XL systems. This role ensures high-precision cutting, drilling, welding, and trimming operations using fiber-optic laser technology. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with aerospace-grade tolerances, fiber-delivered laser processes, and multi-axis laser machining.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and optimize CNC laser programs for Laserdyne Prima 795 and 795 XL multi-axis laser systems.

Program and operate fiber-optic laser systems, ensuring proper alignment, beam delivery, and process stability.

Create work instructions, tooling sheets, and setup documents for production.

Select appropriate laser parameters including power, pulse rate, feed speeds, assist gas, and focal settings.

Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and customer specifications.

Set up multi-axis laser machining fixtures and ensure proper workholding.

Perform test cuts, first-article validation, and process qualification.

Troubleshoot programming, motion control, and laser process issues to maintain optimal part quality.

Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on continuous process improvement.

Collaborate with Tool Design team to assist with design of Laser fixtures.

Maintain documentation for programs, revisions, and process changes.

Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper handling of fiber-optic laser equipment.

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of experience programming or operating Laserdyne laser systems, preferably Prima 795 / 795 XL.

Demonstrated experience working with fiber-optic laser sources (cutting, drilling, welding, or ablation).

Strong understanding of multi-axis CNC motion, laser machining parameters, and beam delivery.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models.

Proficiency with CAM software (e.g., Laserdyne CLMR, CENIT, Siemens NX, Mastercam, or similar).

Solid understanding of aerospace materials such as titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steel, and composites.

Strong troubleshooting ability in laser programming, focusing, alignment, and machine performance.

Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with SPC, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma).

Experience with part inspection using optical metrology or CMM.

Knowledge of laser safety standards (ANSI Z136).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully perform essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finer, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Manual dexterity to handle small delicate parts and hand held standard measuring equipment at the same time.

It is the policy F&B LLC to promote equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program. This means that F&B MFG LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, mental or physical handicap and/or disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. The Company will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination.