CNC Manufacturing Engineer: 5‑Axis & Automation

FREEFORM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan (Traditional and Roth)

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Parental leave

Free daily catered lunch

Casual dress & flexible work hours

Stock option package

Job summary

Freeform is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining) to develop and optimize CNC programs for precision metal components. You will work with multi-axis DMG Mori and Haas equipment, interpreting CAD models and GD&T specs, selecting tools, and driving process improvements on the production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with design engineers, and ensuring quality across high‑volume, integrated machining workflows at our Hawthorne facility in the Los

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CNC programming and machining (internships and/or collegiate clubs are acceptable).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize CNC programs for complex metal components, including post-processing of 3D printed parts.
• Program, set up, and refine operations on multi-axis CNC machines (DMG Mori and Haas).
• Interpret CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to create highly precise machining programs.
• Select and optimize cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for efficiency and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CNC programming issues, collaborating with machinists and design engineers.
• Create, maintain, and update CNC program libraries, tool databases, best practices, and process documentation.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase machine utilization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with additive designers on custom workholding, identifying whether design or process changes are the right fix for a given issue.
• Design and deploy automation solutions to enhance quality control and maximize production rates.
• Work on the production floor to provide technical support, training, and hands‑on troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality control processes, industry standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MasterCAM

Hypermill

DMG Mori controls

Siemens controls

Job description

Freeform is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining) to develop and optimize CNC programs for precision metal components. You will work with multi-axis DMG Mori and Haas equipment, interpreting CAD models and GD&T specs, selecting tools, and driving process improvements on the production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with design engineers, and ensuring quality across high‑volume, integrated machining workflows at our Hawthorne facility in the Los