Manufacturing Engineer CNC Programmer – Milling
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Job Location:
Trenton, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A leading aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer (Milling) to join a high-impact prismatic manufacturing team. This role combines hands-on CNC machining with engineering responsibilities supporting both new product development and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop optimize and support CNC milling processes for new and legacy components.
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Create CNC programs operation sheets and detailed manufacturing instructions.
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Define operation sequences tooling workholding gauging and machine requirements.
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Troubleshoot shop floor issues related to tooling machining inspection and setup.
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Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements.
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Support program prove-outs and assist directly in the production environment.
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Estimate setup times run times and tooling hours for cost and capacity planning.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve producibility and efficiency.
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Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree with 3 years of relevant experience OR
Associate degree with 6 years of experience OR
High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant experience. -
Strong experience in CNC milling machining.
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Hands-on experience with machine setup and operation.
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Experience with multi-axis vertical or horizontal machining centers.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
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Aerospace manufacturing experience.
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CNC programming experience using Siemens NX.
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Experience machining aluminum stainless steel and titanium.
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Knowledge of inspection methods for machined parts.
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (Lean Six Sigma is a plus).
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Experience with automation integration is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive base salary (based on experience).
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Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
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Retirement plan with company match.
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Paid time off holidays and parental leave.
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Relocation assistance available.
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Professional development opportunities.
Additional Information:
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Occasional travel may be required.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
