CNC Applications Engineer: Optimize Productivity

Genuine Search Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group seeks an Experienced Applications Engineer to bridge customers, sales, and engineering in CNC automation solutions. You will develop machining processes, program CNCs from scratch, and optimize tooling and fixturing while communicating effectively with customers. Travel for demonstrations and visits is expected.

The role emphasizes hands-on CNC expertise, CAD/CAM strategy development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance across customer projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC programming experience in manufacturing/automation.
• Proven ability to write CNC programs from scratch.
• Strong CAD/CAM programming experience for efficient strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC machining programs from scratch for customer applications and demonstrations.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to create efficient machining strategies and toolpaths.
• Evaluate customer part prints and requirements to develop optimized machining processes.
• Recommend tooling, workholding, fixturing, cutting parameters, and automation solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Conduct machine demonstrations, prove-outs, and customer acceptance trials.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and customers to deliver customized manufacturing solutions.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and process-related challenges.
• Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle and implementation.
• Represent the company at customer facilities, vendor events, and industry trade shows.
• Stay current on emerging CNC technologies, automation trends, tooling advancements.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM programming

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Genuine Search Group seeks an Experienced Applications Engineer to bridge customers, sales, and engineering in CNC automation solutions. You will develop machining processes, program CNCs from scratch, and optimize tooling and fixturing while communicating effectively with customers. Travel for demonstrations and visits is expected.

The role emphasizes hands-on CNC expertise, CAD/CAM strategy development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance across customer projects.