Numerical Control Programmer; Composites

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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization,
Air Dominance Division is seeking NC Programmers (Level 2/3) to join the Advanced Composites Fabrication Center
team in Saint Louis, MO.

The successful candidate will produce programs and implement programming methods for aerospace part fabrication or automated assembly processes (wing, fuselage, control surfaces, etc.). Provide support of automation systems that are involved in various production processes including 3- and 5-axis machining of metallic and composite parts, robotic drilling and fastening, and robotic painting.

• Working closely with other NC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Equipment Engineering, the equipment provider, Boeing Design Engineers, Boeing Research & Technology Engineers, Quality Engineers, IT, Industrial Engineers and Production Operations personnel.
• Develop and author reliable numerical control programs for a range of automated equipment and processes.
• Create offline programs using NX, CATIA V5 and compatible programming and simulation software.
• Responsible for providing validated Machine Control Data (MCD) to produce production components meeting design, quality and build plan requirements.
• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience.
• Be involved in testing and proving out new N/C programs to achieve a conforming build.
• Once programs are released to production, candidates will be required to provide follow-on support.
• Ability to utilize or create source geometry for generation of Machine Control Data (MCD). Ability to verify MCD and create documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Works under general supervision.

• AS or AA degree in related discipline and / or 2+ years of experience working as an NC Programmer.
• Experience with CAD / CAM tools and systems. NX, CATIA V5 and Mastercam are highly preferred.
• Experience with simulation software, such as Vericut, to create machine simulations that evaluate machine motion and tooling concepts.
• Experience with Process Simulate, Robotmaster, Cenit, Delmia for robot programming desired but not required.
• Experience programming multi-axis metallic parts and/or assemblies highly preferred, but not required.
• Complete ability to utilize or create source geometry for generation of Machine Control Data (MCD).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies. Primary materials are aluminum, titanium, steels and composites.
• Weekend work and off-shift support will be required as needed. Occasional travel may be required.

• Level 3: AS or AA degree in related discipline and / or 5+ years of experience working as an NC Programmer.
• Relevant programming experience utilizing Unigraphics NX, Vericut / Vericut Composites, and/or CAPPS NC within a 5-axis machining environment.
• Relevant experience with machine tooling, metrology, and Composite fabrication/producibility.

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