Senior Sheet Metal Programmer; Aerospace & Defense

Join a highly respected precision manufacturing organization with more than 60 years of proven performance supporting aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, and industrial customers. This company has built its reputation on technical excellence, reliability, and the ability to execute in environments where quality, traceability, and repeatability are non-negotiable.

Operating as a true one-stop shop, the organization brings advanced laser cutting and welding, CNC forming, robotic machining, finishing, and integrated electromechanical assembly together under one roof. This vertically integrated model allows for tighter process control, faster turnaround, and consistently high standards across complex, high-mix production.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal days to support work-life balance.
• State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Technology: Operate in a modern, well-equipped facility featuring CNC laser cutting, laser welding, robotic machining, CNC forming, and in-house powder coating.
• Established & Stable Organization: Operating for over 60 years, it offers long-term stability and a proven track record in precision manufacturing.
• Customer Base: Serves a diverse mix of OEMs and Tier 1 customers across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, telecommunications, and industrial markets.
• Trusted Aerospace & Defense Supplier: Supporting mission-critical programs for aerospace, defense, medical, and telecommunications customers with strict quality, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• New Contract-Driven Growth: Recent contract awards are driving increased production demand and long-term workload stability, creating immediate hiring needs and strong growth potential.
• High-Mix, Low-Volume Production: Work on a wide variety of complex parts, ideal for professionals who enjoy technical problem-solving and ownership of challenging work.
• Quality-Driven Culture: Strong emphasis on first-article inspections, traceability, disciplined process control, and ISO-aligned quality systems.
• One-Stop Manufacturing Model: Vertically integrated operations under one roof, reducing handoffs and improving speed, quality, and accountability.
• Engineering
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Close partnership between production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Team-Oriented Work Environment: Clean, organized, and deadline-driven shop floor with structured workflows and clear expectations.
• Prime
  
  Location:
  
  Strategically located in the Bay Area with access to a strong industrial ecosystem.

• Program Amada punch, laser, and combo machines using AP100US
  or Dr. Abe to create accurate, shop-ready programs.
• Create and maintain programs for Amada and Mazak lasers and Omax waterjets across prototype and complex builds.
• Produce controlled shop drawings and manage engineering documentation per department standards.
• Partner closely with Production to improve programs, tooling, and manufacturing methods, troubleshooting shop-floor issues.
• Design, develop, and manage punch tooling while supporting cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement.

• 3 plus years of sheet metal programming experience with AP100US
  or equivalent tools such as Striker, Omax, AutoCAD, or Hexagon.
• Strong Solid Works skills including flat pattern inspection, tab and key creation, and production drawing generation.
• Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes including punching, forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Proven ability to problem solve in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and willingness to challenge inefficient processes constructively.