Aerospace CNC Engineer — NX CAM & 5-Axis Milling

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on NC programming experience to optimize aerospace components.

You will develop and refine 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling programs using Siemens NX, improve tooling and workholding, and drive productive, quality-focused machining. You will analyze geometry, select tooling, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve challenges while supporting continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience programming 3‑axis, 4‑axis, and 5‑axis CNC mills.
• Experience using Siemens NX CAM software.
• Experience machining aluminum aerospace components.
• Knowledge of workholding fixtures and cutting tool selection.
• Understanding CNC machining processes, manufacturing specifications, and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize NC programs for aerospace components using Siemens NX programming software.
• Program and support 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling operations.
• Analyze component geometry, materials, workholding, and machine capabilities to maximize machining efficiency.
• Design and develop workholding fixtures and select appropriate cutting tools for aerospace machining applications.
• Determine tooling, materials, and machining strategies to meet product specifications and manufacturing goals.
• Support process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and machining performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve machining challenges and support production requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis milling

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on NC programming experience to optimize aerospace components.

You will develop and refine 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling programs using Siemens NX, improve tooling and workholding, and drive productive, quality-focused machining. You will analyze geometry, select tooling, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve challenges while supporting continuous process improvements