CAM/NC Manufacturing Engineer — CNC Programming Specialist

Curtiss-Wright North America; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match and Profit 

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay and Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (learn mo

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright North America, Cheswick PA, is seeking a CAM/NC Manufacturing Engineer — CNC Programming Specialist for our Pittsburgh-area facility. You will partner with design engineers to release new products, review drawings for manufacturability, map machining strategies, and generate NC code using Mastercam and Siemens NX.

You’ll mentor operator-programmers, maintain NC file revision control, and participate in evaluating new machine-tool acquisitions while supporting DoD-related security

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years in manufacturing (machining, welding/fabrication, assembly, electrical, or plastics).
• 5 years CAM programming experience (e.g., Mastercam) for NC code generation; Siemens NX exposure is advantageous.
• Fluency in blueprint reading and GD&T to ASME Y14.5M.
• Background with commercial nuclear and/or military quality systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel; familiarity with 3D solid modeling is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security credentials required for DoD-related work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering to coordinate product release and conduct manufacturability reviews of engineering drawings.
• Perform operations and methods analyses tied to labor standards, product flow, and equipment/labor requirements to boost productivity and cut unit costs.
• Act as a technical liaison with cross-functional teams (program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, production).
• Develop machining processes and tooling strategies for components and sub-assemblies; build and maintain tooling libraries in CAM.
• Create and manage NC programs (Mastercam; Siemens NX a plus) with strict revision control and security per EMD procedures.
• Collaborate on new NC machine tool acquisitions and training/mentorship for operator-programmers.

Skills

CNC Programming

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

DFM

Industrial Engineering

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Job description

CAM/NC Manufacturing Engineer — CNC Programming Specialist (Pittsburgh — Cheswick)

Step into our Cheswick facility and picture your day: you begin by partnering with design engineers to release a new product, reviewing drawings for manufacturability and accuracy. You map out machining strategies, choose the right tools, and generate precise NC code in Mastercam and, when needed, Siemens NX. As the shop hums, you analyze workflows, equipment load, and labor standards to streamline operations, trim unit costs, and support engineering change evaluations. Throughout the day, you serve as a technical bridge—coordinating with program management, finance, quality, procurement, inspection, and production to keep everything moving.

Later, you help assess a new machine-tool acquisition, contribute to tooling libraries, and mentor operator-programmers so great ideas become great parts—repeatably and safely. You also maintain rigorous revision control and security of NC files in line with EMD procedures.

Impact You’ll Make

• Partner with design engineering to coordinate product release and conduct manufacturability reviews of engineering drawings.
• Perform operations and methods analyses tied to labor standards, product flow, and equipment/labor requirements to boost productivity and cut unit costs.
• Act as a technical liaison with cross-functional teams (program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, production).
• Develop machining processes and tooling strategies for components and sub-assemblies; build and maintain tooling libraries in CAM.
• Create and manage NC programs (Mastercam; Siemens NX a plus) with strict revision control and security per EMD procedures.
• Collaborate on new NC machine tool acquisitions and training/mentorship for operator-programmers.

What You Bring

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years in manufacturing (machining, welding/fabrication, assembly, electrical, or plastics).
• 5 years CAM programming experience (e.g., Mastercam) for NC code generation; Siemens NX exposure is advantageous.
• Fluency in blueprint reading and GD&T to ASME Y14.5M.
• Background with commercial nuclear and/or military quality systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel; familiarity with 3D solid modeling is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security credentials required for DoD-related work.

You’re Proficient In

• GD&T
• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
• CNC Tooling and CNC Programming
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• CAD/CAM software
• Operating within a manufacturing environment
• Blueprint reading

Tools You’ll Use

• CAM Software: Mastercam; Siemens NX

Rewards & Culture

We prioritize your well-being and growth:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay and Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (learn more)
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Compensation

Salary: $75,000.00 — $110,000.00 per year. This range is a general guideline for roles based in PA. Final offers consider your qualifications, experience, role scope, and market/business factors.

Location

On-site | Pittsburgh (Cheswick), PA

Legal & Eligibility

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens