Senior CNC Programmer
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for complex 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn applications, translating engineering drawings and GD&T into repeatable manufacturing processes. Own the entire manufacturing process from model review through production release, leading New Product Introduction activities including tooling strategy, setup development, and first article execution. Create setup sheets, work instructions, and process documentation while supporting fixture development and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time and tool life optimization. Partner with machinists during prove-outs and troubleshooting, mentor junior programmers on machining strategy, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure successful execution of complex aerospace and defense components.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Proven experience programming complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn machining centers
- Expert understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing process development
- Ability to take a part from model and print review through first article and production release
- Siemens NX CAM experience
- Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience
- Experience with AS9100 environments, first articles, and NPI programs
- Familiarity with Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, or Okuma controls
- Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other difficult materials
- Exposure to automation, probing, on-machine inspection, or lights-out manufacturing
- Experience mentoring machinists or junior programmers
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