Manufacturing Engineer III​/CNC Programmer Shot Peen

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a detail-driven Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer Shot Peen in Greenville, SC. to help our client, a leader in technologies like gas and steam power, nuclear, hydro, wind turbines and grid solutions, to build a more sustainable energy system by combining its legacy in quality and ingenuity with new, innovative, lower-carbon energy solutions.

• Develop and optimize multi-axis motion paths for IPS dual 4-axis gantry machines using Fanuc 30i-B controllers. Utilize "teach-in" modes and manual G-code entry to program complex geometries including turbine wheel dovetail slots and other profiles.
• Create and substantiate saturation curves (4-point minimum) to determine saturation time (1T) and ensure peening intensity falls within specified ranges.
• Configure and calibrate critical machine parameters including air pressure, turntable RPM, nozzle distance/angles, and shot flow rates via Magna Valve controllers.
• Perform 100% coverage validation. Conduct magnified inspections (up to 25x) to identify and prevent surface defects such as bulges, rolled edges, or over-peening on critical thin edges and radii.
• Oversee shot classification and maintenance to ensure media meets fracture count and size distribution requirements for Cast Steel or Conditioned Cut Wire media.
• Provide expert guidance on fixturing design and masking strategies to protect non-peen areas while allowing proper "fadeout" in transition zones.
• Act as primary trainer for production operators and other engineers.
• Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) for CNC related issues.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when needed.
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team-based environment in a matrixed organization.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriate.
• Primary 1st shift coverage with flexibility to support development or training needs during off-shift hours.

• 3–5 years of specialized experience in automated shot peening, preferably in an aerospace or heavy industrial gas turbine OEM environment.
• Proven ability to program Fanuc-based CNC machines and work with process control software (e.g., IPS CIMCAP).
• Deep understanding of Almen strip handling, intensity measurement, and the mathematical derivation of saturation curves.

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, supporting veterans and service members as they transition their expertise into civilian careers.

• Competitive hourly pay: $56.48 per hour.
• Full-time, 40-hour work week.
• Consultant role with long-term potential.
• Work in a critical, high-growth sector.
• Inclusive, respectful work environment valuing diverse backgrounds.

$56.48 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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