CNC Methods Engineer – Precision Machining

ALTEN; Luik; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a Methods Engineer to join our teams in Liège. You will develop and optimize high-precision machining processes, write CNC programs for turning and milling, and industrialize new mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency.

You will analyze machining issues, create CAM documentation, select tooling, and support production with technical expertise, contributing to automation and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience (incl. apprenticeships, work-study, internships).
• Experience in CNC programming for turning and/or milling operations.
• Hands-on experience launching and validating programs on production machines.
• Knowledge of ISO G-code programming.
• Experience with CAM software such as CATIA V5 or Siemens NX.
• Good understanding of machining processes for titanium, nickel alloys and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize CNC programs for turning and milling operations.
• Industrialize new mechanical components and define manufacturing processes.
• Select tooling and establish machining parameters.
• Analyze and resolve machining issues such as vibrations, dimensional deviations, and tool wear.
• Create and maintain CAM documentation and machining process sheets.
• Support production teams with technical expertise.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM programming

GD&T

CNC turning

CNC milling

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Job description

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a Methods Engineer to join our teams in Liège. You will develop and optimize high-precision machining processes, write CNC programs for turning and milling, and industrialize new mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency.

You will analyze machining issues, create CAM documentation, select tooling, and support production with technical expertise, contributing to automation and continuous improvement projects.