5 Axis Machinist

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 5-Axis Machining

Siemens NX Siemens One & Heidenhain TNC 7

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Location: Birmingham Alabama

Status: Full-time Salaried On-site

Smith & Company is an engineering-driven precision machining company supporting aerospace and defense programs. We program real 5-axis workcomplex geometry tight tolerances challenging materials and NPI heavy programson world-class equipment.

This is not a desk-only CAM role. Youll be on the floor at the machine and in the detailsowning the process from model to metal.

What Youll Do

Program complex 5-axis CNC parts using Siemens NX

Develop and optimize toolpaths for Heller Hermle and Zayer platforms

Support machines running Siemens One and Heidenhain TNC 7 controls

Lead programming for NPI first-run builds and complex production work

Collaborate closely with machinists quality and engineering during prove-outs

Optimize cycle time tool life workholding and process stability

Create clean production-ready programs setup documentation and standards

Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement on the shop floor

What Were Looking For

Proven experience programming 5-axis CNC machining centers

Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (multi-axis surfacing complex toolpaths)

Experience supporting Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls

Background in aerospace defense or other high-complexity machining

Strong understanding of GD&T fixturing strategy and material behavior

Comfortable working directly with machines and operators

Project / program management including direct customer engagement U.S. Person eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor

Frequent sitting while programming and reviewing models

Reaching including overhead during machine support and setup reviews

Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs (tooling fixtures components)

Ability to work around large machines moving equipment and cranes

Required to follow all shop safety procedures PPE requirements and safe-work practices

Safety Expectations

Maintain a strong safety-first mindset when supporting machining operations

Follow all company and regulatory safety procedures

Identify and communicate potential safety or process risks

Lead by examplesafe setups safe prove-outs safe troubleshooting

What We Offer

Competitive salaried compensation aligned with experience

Brand-new climate-controlled facility with all new equipment

Direct access to leadershipengineering has a real voice here

Work on high-visibility aerospace & defense programs

Long-term growth with a company scaling the right way Ready to program at the highest level

If you want elite machines complex parts and a shop scaling fast without cutting corners Smith & Company Ready on Day One. Built to Win.

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