Aerospace CAD/CAM Process Developer - 5-Axis Precision Machining

100Hires, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a CAD/CAM Process Developer to craft reliable CAM packages and CNC code for tight-tolerance parts. You will design fixtures, validate toolpaths, and collaborate with manufacturing to raise precision and throughput.

Ideal candidates bring 5-axis proficiency, aerospace experience, and a strong GD&T foundation, with a hands-on approach to live production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Track record programming 3- and/or 5-axis CNC machines for precision production work.
• Experience in aerospace or similarly demanding industries.
• Solid grasp of GD&T; read CMM data, interpret trends, diagnose dimensional instability, and implement fixes.
• Willingness to experiment and drive development streams inside a live operations setting.
• Steadfast integrity in the face of tough production/debug challenges; action-oriented and team-first.

Responsibilities

• Produce production-grade toolpaths that align to Hadrian standards and execute at speed.
• Write setup and work instructions so operators can succeed.
• Seek, synthesize, and apply feedback from machinists and staff to standardize outcomes.
• Design 3D fixtures in Siemens NX using 3-2-1 locating, Poka-Yoke, and equation-driven strategies; maintain clean design trees.
• Trial new tech, report bugs, and collaborate with engineering to advance internal CAM tools (Co-Pilot CAM).
• Document best practices in tooling, processes, workholding design, and manufacturing methodologies.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis CNC

GD&T

CMM data interpretation

Aerospace experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Industry 4.0

Tools

Mastercam

Esprit

GibbsCAM

Fusion 360

Siemens NX

Sprutcam

BobCAD

HSM Works

Promill

Surfcam

Job description

Hadrian is seeking a CAD/CAM Process Developer to craft reliable CAM packages and CNC code for tight-tolerance parts. You will design fixtures, validate toolpaths, and collaborate with manufacturing to raise precision and throughput.

Ideal candidates bring 5-axis proficiency, aerospace experience, and a strong GD&T foundation, with a hands-on approach to live production and continuous improvement.