Senior CNC Programmer (NX)
On-site · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Senior CNC Programmer for NX-based manufacturing in aerospace/defense/high-precision environment. Owns end-to-end manufacturing process from customer model and drawing review through process development, first article approval, and production release. Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for 3-, 4-, 5-axis, and mill-turn applications; lead NPI activities including manufacturing planning, tooling strategy, and workholding concepts. Translate drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements into repeatable processes; create setup sheets, tooling documentation, and process docs. Support fixture/workholding development; collaborate with machinists during prove-outs, first articles, troubleshooting, and production launches. Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, setup reduction, tool life, and process stability. Work with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers; mentor machinists/junior programmers on machining strategy and process discipline. Requirements include 10+ years of CNC programming in precision manufacturing, complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience, strong GD&T and process development skills, Siemens NX CAM, aerospace/defense/high-precision background, AS9100 experience, familiarity with major controls, and experience with difficult materials.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years 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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