Senior CNC Applications Lead

Senior CNC Applications Lead 5-Axis Machining

Pay: $100000 to $ 120000

We are seeking 23 experienced Senior CNC Applications Leads specializing in five-axis precision machining to support complex manufacturing projects and customer technical engagements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior CNC programmer machining applications specialist or manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges optimizing manufacturing processes and working directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review CAD models engineering drawings GD&T and specifications to assess manufacturability.
  
• Develop program simulate and optimize complex five-axis CNC machining processes.
  
• Determine machining sequences tooling fixturing work holding and cutting strategies.
  
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and recommend design improvements to reduce cost cycle time and production risks.
  
• Troubleshoot machining issues and support machine prove-out first-article inspection and production readiness.
  
• Work directly with customer engineering teams to discuss technical challenges and recommend practical manufacturing solutions.
  
• Support quoting cost estimation and new product introduction.
  
• Provide technical guidance to CNC programmers and machinists and contribute to continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on experience in precision CNC machining machining applications or advanced manufacturing.
  
• Proven experience programming setting up and proving out complex five-axis CNC components.
  
• Strong CAM programming skills; Mastercam preferred. Experience with hyper MILL Siemens NX or similar software is welcome.
  
• Knowledge of Fanuc and/or Heidenheim controls.
  
• Experience with advanced five-axis machines ideally DMG MORI or Matsuura.
  
• Strong understanding of GD&T engineering drawings tooling fixturing tolerances and inspection methods.
  
• Practical DFM expertise and the ability to identify opportunities to improve quality cost and manufacturability.
  
• Excellent technical communication and customer-facing skills.
  
• Willingness to travel occasionally to U.S. customer sites.