5-Axis CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on 5‑axis CNC programming to advance propulsion component production. You will translate complex designs into robust multi‑axis programs and collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to optimize processes and implement new CNC equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on 5‑axis programming experience, understands GD&T, and can drive tooling selections, process development, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing and optimizing 5‑axis CNC programs.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software to develop multi‑axis CNC programs.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and machining strategies.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing CNC programs and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, validate, and optimize 5‑axis CNC machining processes for complex components.
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Develop toolpaths, tooling selections, machining strategies, and workholding solutions.
• Support CNC machine setups, program prove-outs, troubleshooting, and production operations.
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, machining parameters, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with machinists and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Prepare setup instructions, process documentation, and standardized procedures.
• Support introduction, commissioning, and implementation of new CNC equipment, including gantry systems as applicable.
• Use CNC simulation and verification practices to minimize errors and collisions.

Skills

5‑axis CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

Machining processes

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Experience in engineering manufacturing environment

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

VERICUT

SINUMERIK 840D

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on 5‑axis CNC programming to advance propulsion component production. You will translate complex designs into robust multi‑axis programs and collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to optimize processes and implement new CNC equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on 5‑axis programming experience, understands GD&T, and can drive tooling selections, process development, and troubleshooting