Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs and machining processes for complex, production aerospace components. This role owns the end-to-end programming and process development lifecycle, from CAM programming and tool selection through prove-out and production release, and post release support with a strong emphasis on Nickel Alloy, Titanium, Steel, Stainless Steel, and other difficult-to-machine materials.

• Develop and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam software for Okuma OSP, Haas, Fanuc and Makino machines
• Coordinate with engineering group to identify required features, tolerances, and run sequences.
• Own full program creation from concept through production release and ongoing optimization
• Define machining strategies, tooling approaches, and setup concepts for complex turning operations
• Support first article builds, prove-outs, and production ramp-ups
• Optimize programs and processes to reduce setup time, improve repeatability, and ensure consistent quality
• Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering to ensure stable, production-ready processes
• Troubleshoot and improve existing programs as needed, with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions
• Ensure programs and documentation meet aerospace quality and regulatory requirements
• Publishes operator work instructions, set up sheets, parameter sheets as necessary

• Programs are released cleanly and run with minimal edits or intervention
• Setups are clear, efficient, and repeatable across shifts
• Operators have confidence in the programs and supporting documentation
• Production issues related to programming are rare and resolved quickly when they occur

• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in a production environment
• Proven history of lathe turning programming (VTL and Slant Bed)
• BS in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar
• Experience machining Nickel alloys, Titanium and other challenging aerospace metals
• Solid understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, and cutting strategies
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Proven ability to develop robust, repeatable machining processes

• Experience with Mastercam
• Experience with Okuma, Makino, and Haas controls
• Background in aerospace manufacturing
• Ability to improve legacy or unstable existing programs and processes
• Machining background to support program prove-out (program, set-up, qualify tooling, run development pieces/qualification lot etc)

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker may be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and/or complete repetitive motions during course of work.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines, i.e., lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions:
Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise:
There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration:
Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards:
Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions:
One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin:
Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils:
There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

BURKE AEROSPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at BURKE AEROSPACE, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination.

It is the responsibility of every employee to follow this policy to the letter; BURKE AEROSPACE will not tolerate violation of it or ignorance of it.