Application Engineer (CNC)

Kensington360; Mason (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Nine paid holidays and paid vacation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Health Savings Account / Flexible 
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Clean, climate-controlled environment

Descripción de la vacante

Kensington360 is partnering with an established precision engineering organisation to recruit an experienced CNC Applications Engineer / Programmer with strong Siemens NX expertise. This hands-on position focuses on developing CNC programmes, optimising manufacturing processes and introducing advanced tooling strategies for high-value components.

Working closely with manufacturing engineers, machinists and tooling specialists, you will improve machining efficiency, support new product

Formación

• 7–10 years of machine shop experience with CNC milling, turning and/or grinding.
• 5–7 years of professional CNC programming experience.
• Strong Siemens NX CAM experience, version 1926 or higher.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC machining operations.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters and tooling strategies for superalloys.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing CNC setups and improving manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on problem solving and ability to work across engineering and production teams.
• Experience with fixture design, tooling optimisation and process development.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, create and modify CNC programmes using Siemens NX CAM software.
• Generate and optimise toolpaths for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling, turning and grinding operations.
• Analyse drawings and specs to determine machining strategies.
• Develop machining setups, select cutting tools and produce setup documentation.
• Verify CNC toolpaths using VERICUT simulation software.
• Design and improve machining processes for complex components.
• Collaborate on fixtures, workholding solutions and inspection gauges.
• Evaluate tools and strategies for high-temperature superalloys used in gas turbine applications.
• Support New Product Introduction, prototype development and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues with shop-floor personnel.
• Provide training and technical guidance to shop-floor staff.
• Partner with quality teams on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Conduct machining time studies and review job costs to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support AS9100 quality requirements.

Conocimientos

Siemens NX CAM

Multi-axis programming

Tooling optimization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Herramientas

VERICUT

FANUC controls

Okuma controls

Siemens NX CAM

Descripción del empleo

Kensington360 is partnering with an established precision engineering organisation serving the aerospace and gas turbine industries to recruit an experienced CNC Applications Engineer / Programmer with strong Siemens NX expertise.

This hands-on engineering position focuses on developing CNC machining programmes, optimising manufacturing processes and introducing advanced tooling strategies for complex, high-value components.

Working closely with manufacturing engineers, machinists and tooling specialists, you will play a key role in improving machining efficiency, product quality and overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, create and modify CNC programmes using Siemens NX CAD/CAM software.
• Generate and optimise toolpaths for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling, turning and grinding operations.
• Analyse engineering drawings and specifications to determine effective machining strategies.
• Develop machining setups, select cutting tools and produce detailed setup documentation.
• Verify CNC toolpaths using VERICUT simulation software.
• Design and improve machining processes for complex, precision-engineered components.
• Collaborate on the development of fixtures, workholding solutions and inspection gauges.
• Evaluate cutting tools and machining strategies for high-temperature superalloys used in gas turbine applications.
• Support New Product Introduction, prototype development and manufacturing process improvements.
• Work directly with machinists to troubleshoot programming and machining issues.
• Provide training and technical guidance to shop-floor personnel.
• Partner with quality teams to investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct machining time studies and review job costs to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support AS9100 quality requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• 7–10 years of machine shop experience involving CNC milling, turning and/or grinding.
• 5–7 years of professional CNC programming experience.
• Strong, demonstrable experience with Siemens NX CAM, including version 1926 or higher.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC machining operations.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, machining parameters and tooling strategies for superalloys.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing CNC machining setups and improving manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across engineering and production teams.
• Experience with FANUC and Okuma CNC controls.
• Working knowledge of VERICUT simulation software.
• Previous experience in aerospace, gas turbine or precision engineering environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management standards.
• Experience with fixture design, tooling optimisation and process development.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Nine paid holidays annually and paid vacation.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account and flexible spending programmes.
• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities for technical development and career progression.