Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming & Floor Support
$135,200–$145,600 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes using CAM software. Validate new programs through first-piece prove-outs and troubleshoot machining issues to improve efficiency and throughput. Partner with machinists to implement best practices, develop work instructions, and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste. Support new product introductions by creating processes, tooling concepts, and cycle time estimates while evaluating equipment for ROI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure products are manufactured safely to specification. This 100% onsite role in Tucson requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of CNC experience; US citizenship is mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 years of relevant experience supporting CNC machining operations within a manufacturing environment and programming CNC mills and/or CNC lathes using CAM software.
- Multi-axis machining (3, 4, or 5-axis)
- Live tooling lathes
- Cutting tool selection
- Fixture design
- Machining process optimization
- Experience proving out new CNC programs on production equipment.
- Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing methods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 100% onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona
- US Citizens
Desired Qualifications
- Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance
- Experience supporting aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments
- Experience using CAM software such as Mastercam, NX CAM, Fusion 360, Esprit, GibbsCAM, or similar
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Experience developing manufacturing work instructions and process documentation
- Experience performing ROI analyses for manufacturing equipment
- Experience estimating machining cycle times and tooling requirements
- Knowledge of GD&T and precision machining practices
- Experience training or mentoring CNC machinists
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