Senior NX CAM Programmer: Aerospace Precision Lead

We are anAS9100-certified contract manufacturerdelivering advanced machining solutions to theaerospace and defense industry. Our core competency lies in producing complex, high-precision components with a strong emphasis onprocess optimization, repeatability, and efficiency. Unlike high-mix environments, we focus on refining and scaling established part families, driving continuous improvement in machining performance and cost.

Position Summary:

TheSenior Siemens NX CAM Programmerwill be responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling operationsacross a range of advanced machine platforms, includingGrob, Kitamura, Okuma,andMazak.

This role requires deep expertise inSiemens NX CAM, strong machining fundamentals, and the ability to makedata-driven decisionsrelated to toolpaths, tooling strategies, and work holding. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in advancing programming methodologies, improving process efficiency, and establishing best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimizeCNC programs in Siemens NX CAMfor complex components requiring tight tolerances and high surface integrity
• Program3-axis, 4-axis, and full 5-axis simultaneous milling operationsacross multiple machine platforms (Grob, Kitamura, Okuma, Mazak, Haas)
• Establish and maintainprogramming standards and best practices, including toolpath strategies, naming conventions, and documentation structure
• Create comprehensivesetup documentation, including tool lists, setup sheets, work holding requirements, and process notes to ensure repeatability on the shop floor
• Analyze and refine machining processes with a focus onprocess stability, cycle time reduction, and tool life optimization
• Select and validatecutting tools, toolpath strategies, and fixturing/work holding approachesbased on material, geometry, and production requirements
• Manage, optimize, and verifyNX Post-Processorsacross all machine platforms
• Applydata-driven methodologiesto evaluate machining performance and guide continuous improvement efforts

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead initiatives tooptimize existing part families, focusing on incremental gains in efficiency, consistency, and cost reduction
• Identify opportunities to implementadvanced toolpath strategies(e.g., high-efficiency milling, adaptive clearing, multi-axis finishing techniques)
• Drive adoption ofadvanced NX CAM capabilities, including parametric programming, feature-based machining, and template-driven workflows
• Collaborate with engineering, machinists, and quality teams tovalidate and refine machining processes

Tooling, Libraries, and Systems Development:

• Support the development and implementation of atool management system, including tool tracking, standardization, and lifecycle management
• Define and maintainresident tool librarieswithin NX and shop floor systems to ensure consistency and reduce setup variability
• Standardize tooling packages across similar part families to improve efficiency and reduce cost

Automation & Digital Manufacturing:

• Develop and implementautomation strategies within NX CAM, including templates, reusable operations, and parametric programming approaches
• Demonstrate a track record ofautomating repetitive programming tasksto improve programming efficiency and reduce variability
• Support integration of CAM workflows with broaderdigital manufacturing systems(MRP, tool management, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of CNC programming experience, with a strong focus on multi-axis milling
• Advanced expertise inSiemens NX CAM, including complex multi-axis toolpath generation and post-processing considerations
• Proven experience programming3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers
• Deep…