CNC; Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Applications Engineer

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location:

Daytona Beach, Florida

Job Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Job Description:

L3

Harris is seeking a master-level CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Applications Engineer to join our high-tech 3D metal additive team. This is a high-impact role designed for a "maker" with a deep technical pedigree in both traditional and cutting-edge manufacturing. You will be the primary resource for the manufacturing, engineering & quality teams, responsible for transforming complex designs into high-precision physical hardware.

You are an expert in 5-axis CNC machining, EDM operations, and manual machining.

Essential Functions:

Interpreting engineering drawings, technical blueprints and CAD models to ensure all builds meet project specifications and requirements.

Design and fabricate customs jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling to support complex assemblies and unique testing requirements.

Collaborate and provide feedback to Mechanical Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize part production.

Writing, testing, and optimizing CNC programs to control machine operations such as cutting, milling, drilling, and shaping materials.

Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, performing routine maintenance, and resolving issues during production.

Conducting quality control checks to ensure finished products meet exact specifications and industry standards.

Manage inventory for machinist-specific consumables including cutting tools, insert, coolants, resins, filaments, and stock material.

Documenting programs and machine setups for future reference, production standardization and compliance.

Staying updated on software and equipment advancements to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

Experience in a high-precision machine shop, R&D lab, or prototype environment.

Mastery of 5-axis CNC programming and operation.

Proficiency in the use of precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, CMM / scanners and other inspection technology.

Hands-on experience with 3D metal parts (copper, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, other.)

Diverse CAD/CAM software experience for toolpath generation and model navigation: (Mastercam, Solid Works / Camworks.)

Project Management experience a plus.