Advanced CAM Programmer and Machining Optimization Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Hands-on work with CNC/automation

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an Advanced CAM Programmer and Machining Optimization Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will translate prints and GD&T into stable, high-throughput CNC processes, and continuously refine them with machinists, programmers, and automation techs.

You will own the development, prove-out, and optimization of CNC machining processes for production, using Mastercam and other CAM tools to craft toolpaths, posts, and strategies that improve cycle time, tool life, quality, and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Several years of professional CNC programming and machining.
• Strong command of milling and/or turning.
• Experience in production-focused CAM program development and optimization.
• Depth in cutting tools, feeds/speeds, workholding, fixturing, and machining fundamentals.
• Systematic troubleshooting approach; hands-on at the machine during programming/prove-out/optimization.
• Analytical problem-solver with ability to interpret drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, programming, prove-out, and optimization of CNC machining processes for production.
• Create and edit CNC programs using Mastercam and other CAM, including toolpaths and posts.
• Define machining strategies, feeds/speeds, tooling, workholding, and fixturing.
• Improve lines for cycle time, throughput, tool life, quality, and OEE.
• Support turnkey machining and automation solutions from concept to steady-state.
• Diagnose quality issues, chatter, dimensional variation, and machine performance.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

G-code/M-code

GD&T

Machining optimization

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAAS

Okuma

Fanuc controls

Job description

Advanced CAM Programmer and Machining Optimization EngineerIs this you?You’re the engineer who stands at the machine and asks: Can we make it faster? More reliable? Reduce tooling cost? Improve quality? Automate it?You translate prints and GD&T into stable, high‑throughput CNC processes—then keep refining.You partner with machinists, programmers, and automation techs to push performance.Role SnapshotOwn the development, programming, prove‑out, and optimization of CNC machining processes for production.Create and edit CNC programs using Mastercam (and other CAM), including toolpaths and posts.Define machining strategies, feeds/speeds, tooling, workholding, and fixturing.Improve existing lines for cycle time, throughput, tool life, quality, and OEE.Engineer and refine turnkey machining and automation solutions from concept to steady‑state.Support prove‑outs, run‑offs, installations, and customer acceptance.Diagnose part quality issues, chatter, dimensional variation, chip control, tool wear, and machine performance.Collaborate across CNC programming, machining, controls, automation, and customer teams.Standardize processes and author clear documentation.Select tools, fixtures, and workholding for new applications.Analyze production data to drive improvements and cost reductions.Integrate CNCs with robotics, automated material handling, and other manufacturing systems.Participate in commissioning and production launches.Conduct tests; capture results, lessons learned, and recommendations.Provide in‑field troubleshooting and optimization support.Stay current on machining tech, tooling, CAM strategies, and best practices.End‑to‑End Thinking (Turnkey)Beyond G‑code, you’ll design the whole flow:Part handling and material flowMachine selection/configurationCNC programmingTool selection/managementWorkholding/fixturingRobotics/machine tendingCycle‑time optimizationChip/coolant managementInspection and quality requirementsProcess reliability/repeatabilityOperator interactionProduction throughputMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related; or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.Several years of professional CNC programming and machining.Strong command of milling and/or turning.Production‑focused CNC program development and optimization experience.Depth in cutting tools, feeds/speeds, workholding, fixturing, and machining fundamentals.Systematic troubleshooting approach.Hands‑on work at the machine during programming/prove‑out/optimization.Analytical problem‑solver; able to interpret drawings, GD&T, and mfg docs.Clear communicator; effective with customers and cross‑functional partners.Willingness to travel and work in active manufacturing environments.Preferred BackgroundMastercam programming, toolpath optimization, and post‑processingHAAS and/or Okuma CNCsFanuc controlsMulti‑axis (4‑ and 5‑axis) machiningCNC turning and millingHigh‑speed machiningComplex fixturing/workholding designRobotic machine tendingAutomated material handlingCNC machine integration and machine visionProcess simulation/verificationTool management and tool‑life optimizationProduction machining environmentsTurnkey automation projectsKey CompetenciesCNC programming (G‑Code/M‑Code)Mastercam and CAM methodologiesProcess developmentMachining optimizationMilling and turningToolpath, feeds, and speeds optimizationCutting tool selectionWorkholding and fixturingCycle‑time reductionProcess troubleshooting and root‑cause analysisTurnkey manufacturing systemsRobotics and automationProduction launchContinuous improvementCustomer technical supportTravel & Work EnvironmentExpect hands‑on work with CNC machinery, automation, tooling, and cutting fluids, plus travel to customer sites for process development, prove‑outs, installations, commissioning, and production launches.Why You’ll Like It HereOwn challenging CNC machining and automation projects end‑to‑end. Shape outcomes through programming, process development, turnkey integration, and relentless optimization. Work directly with advanced CNC and automation technologies—making measurable impact on performance, efficiency, and customer success.You Should Be Proficient InGD&TEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingG‑CodeDesign for Assembly (DFA)M‑CodeMachines & Technologies You’ll Use3D ModelinggibbscammastercamReady to turn great code into great parts? Let’s talk.