Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs and machining processes for complex, production aerospace components. This role owns the end-to-end programming and process development lifecycle, from CAM programming and tool selection through prove-out and production release, and post release support with a strong emphasis on Nickel Alloy, Titanium, Steel, Stainless Steel, and other difficult-to-machine materials.

The ideal candidate is a practical problem-solver who understands how programs behave in the real world and takes pride in delivering programs that run with few to no issues once released.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam software for Okuma OSP, Haas, Fanuc and Makino machines

Coordinate with engineering group to identify required features, tolerances, and run sequences.

Own full program creation from concept through production release and ongoing optimization

Define machining strategies, tooling approaches, and setup concepts for complex turning operations

Support first article builds, prove-outs, and production ramp-ups

Optimize programs and processes to reduce setup time, improve repeatability, and ensure consistent quality

Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering to ensure stable, production-ready processes

Troubleshoot and improve existing programs as needed, with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions

Ensure programs and documentation meet aerospace quality and regulatory requirements

Publishes operator work instructions, set up sheets, parameter sheets as necessary What Success Looks Like

Programs are released cleanly and run with minimal edits or intervention

Setups are clear, efficient, and repeatable across shifts

Operators have confidence in the programs and supporting documentation

Production issues related to programming are rare and resolved quickly when they occur Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in a production environment

Proven history of lathe turning programming (VTL and Slant Bed)

BS in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar

Experience machining Nickel alloys, Titanium and other challenging aerospace metals

Solid understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, and cutting strategies

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T

Proven ability to develop robust, repeatable machining processes Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Mastercam

Experience with Okuma, Makino, and Haas controls

Background in aerospace manufacturing

Ability to improve legacy or unstable existing programs and processes

Machining background to support program prove-out (program, set-up, qualify tooling, run development pieces/qualification lot etc)

Physical RequirementsMedium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker may be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and/or complete repetitive motions during course of work.

Visual RequirementsThe worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines, i.e., lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Environmental ConditionsThe worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

EEO StatementBURKE AEROSPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at BURKE AEROSPACE, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. It is the responsibility of every employee to follow this policy to the letter; BURKE AEROSPACE will not tolerate violation of it or ignorance of it.

Salary Description

$100,000 - $120,000