CNC Applications Engineer: 5-Axis & Additive

Rocketdyne; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Applications Engineer to join the high‑tech 3D metal additive team in Daytona, FL. You will transform complex CAD models into production‑ready machinings, program 5‑axis CNC machines, and coordinate with engineering and quality to ensure tightly controlled tolerances.

The role requires mastery of 5‑axis CNC programming, EDM and manual machining, plus strong collaboration across additive and traditional manufacturing domains.

Qualifications

• Mastery of 5-axis CNC programming and complex part programming.
• Experience with EDM operations and high-precision machining.
• Ability to translate CAD models into production-ready tooling and processes.

Responsibilities

• Proven 5-axis CNC programming, setup, prove-out, and complex workholding.
• Interpreting drawings to ensure builds meet project specs and tolerances.
• Design and fabricate jigs and tooling to support complex assemblies.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Eng. on DFMA to optimize part production.
• Write and optimize CNC programs for cutting, milling, drilling, and shaping.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Quality checks to ensure finished parts meet specs and standards.
• Manage inventory for machinist consumables and stock material.
• Document programs and setups for future reference and compliance.
• Stay updated on software and equipment advancements.

Skills

5-axis CNC programming

CNC setup

EDM operations

Manual machining

Quality inspection

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CamWorks

CMM

Job description

Rocketdyne is seeking a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Applications Engineer to join the high‑tech 3D metal additive team in Daytona, FL. You will transform complex CAD models into production‑ready machinings, program 5‑axis CNC machines, and coordinate with engineering and quality to ensure tightly controlled tolerances.

The role requires mastery of 5‑axis CNC programming, EDM and manual machining, plus strong collaboration across additive and traditional manufacturing domains.