CNC Lead Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing

100Hires, Inc.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to design and optimize multi-axis programs for milling, turning, and grinding of complex medical devices. You will study drawings, select tools, set speeds/feeds, and ensure processes meet customer requirements and machine capabilities.

Collaborating with Quality Engineering, you will develop process control plans, fixture designs, and support first-article and small-batch runs while maintaining TOMZ QMS compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and setup experience in medical device manufacturing or a comparable precision environment.
• Expertise in NC code, tooling selection, and manufacturing processes.
• CAD/CAM proficiency—SolidWorks and Esprit preferred.
• Proficient with blueprint reading and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs for multi-spindle, multi-axis, and Swiss-style equipment across milling, turning, and grinding for complex medical devices.
• Study drawings, CAD models, and sketches to define cut strategies, select tools, and set speeds/feeds.
• Lead and support process development and DFM activities with internal and external partners.
• Improve code quality and throughput to meet delivery timelines.
• Perform machine setups for first-article parts and short-run NPI builds; occasionally run small production lots.
• Design fixtures to enable efficient post-processing.
• Maintain TOMZ Quality Management System compliance.

Skills

CNC programming

tooling selection

NC code

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Esprit

GD&T

blueprint reading

analytical thinking

communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to design and optimize multi-axis programs for milling, turning, and grinding of complex medical devices. You will study drawings, select tools, set speeds/feeds, and ensure processes meet customer requirements and machine capabilities.

Collaborating with Quality Engineering, you will develop process control plans, fixture designs, and support first-article and small-batch runs while maintaining TOMZ QMS compliance.