CNC Programmer

Quest Global; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop manufacturing processes for power generation turbine components. The successful candidate will own manufacturing from development through project completion and collaborate with engineering and production teams on complex, multi-axis milling.

This role requires hands-on CNC programming, tool selection, fixturing, and process optimization, with responsibility for CAPEX projects, QA plans, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year degree in related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machines and multi-axis milling.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine tools, fixturing, and machines for optimized multi-axis milling of blades and vanes.
• Develop and implement CNC programs for complex milling processes.
• Support QC plans and part inspection.
• Assist shop machinists and ensure successful execution.
• Design fixturing and specialized cutting tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes.
• Lead development and qualification projects with schedules and costs.
• Review in-process QC data and adjust machining parameters.
• Support productive machining and process improvement.
• Coordinate with Quality to perform root cause analyses.
• Communicate with customers on requirements and NCRs.
• Lead continuous process improvements and data-driven changes.
• Assist in quoting with cost estimates.
• Review tooling inventory and adjust stocking.
• Lead CAPEX projects and ROI calculations.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

Multi-axis milling

Process development

Education

Engineering degree (2-4 years)

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we can solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do:

Quest Globalis seeking a highly organized and detail-orientedCNC Programmerto join our team. A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes for new power generation turbine airfoil components. The position also provides on-goingshop floor supportof non-conventional machining and related processes.

The ideal candidate is a proactive Manufacturing Engineer who will own product manufacturing from development through project completion.A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for developing conventional machining processes for engine ran and new power generation turbine components.The position also assists in shop floor execution, perform data analysis to drive process improvement, and interact with Product Engineering departments to address non-conformances and opportunities to improve design manufacturability.Our Programmers are expected to work collaboratively with other Manufacturing Engineers, Fixture Engineers, CMM Programmers, and Set-up Operators on a daily basis in these efforts.

• Determine appropriate cutting tools, fixturing, and machines for optimized machining approaches to complex, multi-axis milling production of rotating blades and stationary vanes components.
• Complete the development and implementation of manufacturing CNC programs for complex machining processes for multi-axis milling machines.
• Support in the development of ManufacturingQuality Control Plans/ Part Inspection Plans.
• Support shop machinists to successfully execute manufacturing processes and complex machining activities.
• Assist and provide direction for design and development of fixturing for machining processes.
• Design specialty cutting tools for precision form milling.
• Collaborate with management, product engineering, peer engineers, and operators to realize high quality, stable processes for complex, conventional machining production of rotating blades and stationary vanes components.
• Project leadershipof development and qualification projects (scheduling, design ofexperiments, experimentation, reporting, documentation) with full responsibility for due dates, results and costs associated with your field of activities.
• Review in process product quality control information (manual and CMM dimension checks) and work with production personnel to adjust production run machining processes.
• Work with production personnel to implement, troubleshoot, and improve machining and associated processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineer to conduct Root Cause Corrective Analyses.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and communicate process deviations (NCRs).
• Lead continuous process improvements (analysis, solution finding, implementation) around machining processes and methods.Perform and assess manufacturing data to determine opportunities for improvement and lead teams to successfully implement changes.
• Support quoting efforts by providing cost estimates.
• Review tooling inventory and adjust stocking levels based on production run usage.
• Lead and support CAPEX projects and ROI calculations.

What You Will Bring:

• 2-4 year degree in related Engineering discipline.