Catia Programmer Tacoma, Washington

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success.

We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self‑motivated and problem solvers.

Responsibilities include translating drawings and electronic data into CNC part programs such that geometry and labor standards are met, supporting machine prove‑out activities, coordinating machine/process sequences with the Team, developing tool/fixture design concepts, and providing time/cost estimates on new parts to estimating. The role supports efficient manufacturing processes, developing new processes for new business, optimizing existing production parts, and incorporating technological advances to keep PMW as a leader in machining complex, close‑tolerance metal components and sub‑assemblies.

• Using manufacturing techniques in accordance with customer’s specifications, develop 3‑, 4‑ and 5‑axis NC programs using CATIA V5.
• Develop NC part programs which direct the most efficient, cost‑effective, and highest‑quality process.
• Create setup and supporting documentation to adequately instruct machine operators on the loading and execution of NC programs.
• Support AS9100 audits and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Program translation – translate drawings and electronic data into part programs so that geometry and labor standards are met.
• Schedule and hours targets – ensure that part numbers you program are completed so that established schedules are met, and programming and prove‑out hours meet estimated budgets.
• Estimating – assist the engineering department in developing part estimates so that accurate and timely bidding packages for customer RFQ’s are created.
• Technological advances – understand the state‑of‑technology in metal machining and information technologies so that a capital‑asset recommendation can be made to executive leadership when required.
• Data integrity / data field population – ensure that specified fields have been properly filled in so that systems can generate information properly.
• Audits – understand the requirements/procedures in the Programming CAD/CAM manual and the Engineering Procedures manual so you can answer any audit questions involving said manuals.
• New and existing part development will occur per established schedules and budgets.
• Production will have the methods to consistently manufacture parts to established labor and quality standards.
• Lean enterprises will have manufacturing methods that meet key lean principles.
• Required ERP system information will be complete and accurate.
• External customers will perceive PMW as a technologically competent supplier.
• New technology advances will be integrated when appropriate.
• The cost of producing existing production parts will continually be reduced.
• The overall ‘span time’ of existing production parts will be reduced.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
• Reports to work on time, follows instructions, interacts well with co‑workers, and follows work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  
  7‑10 years CNC Programming and Tool Design Experience on 3, 4 and 5‑axis machining centers.
• Previous machining experience with hard metals on 3, 4 and 5‑axis machines preferred.
• Working knowledge of metal removal cutting technology required.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and newer.
• Experience with Vericut.
• Modeling / Tool Design and drafting capabilities a plus.

• Capable of utilizing customer drawings and/or solid models to develop CNC programs to produce parts that meet engineering requirements.
• Exceptional measuring and blueprint‑reading abilities; able…