CNC Programmer – Aerospace & Defense Machining

C/A Design Inc.; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Education reimbursement

Climate-controlled facility

On-site break areas and refreshments

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

C/A Design Inc. in Exeter, NH, seeks a CNC Programmer to develop complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components in aerospace and defense.

You will plan machining strategies, design workholding and fixturing, create CNC programs, and prepare setup documentation to support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Successful candidates enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and continuously improving quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC milling programming using CAM software.
• SolidWorks or parametric modeling software.
• GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading.
• Microsoft Office.
• Process planning, setup documentation, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and internal drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to develop accurate and efficient machining strategies.
• Design workholding, fixturing, and custom tooling to support safe, repeatable and efficient CNC machining processes.
• Develop CNC programs, setup documentation, and associated manufacturing documentation required to support a repeatable manufacturing process.
• Select cutting tools, machining strategies, and operation sequences to optimize quality, cycle time and manufacturability.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings for custom tooling and workholding using SolidWorks.
• Develop probing routines and macro programs to support machining, inspection, and process automation as required.
• Support CNC machining operations during setup, prove-out, and production by troubleshooting machining issues and implementing program improvements.
• Maintain CNC programs, documentation, and revision history in accordance with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, legacy program improvements, and cycle time reduction.
• Collaborate with CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and fellow CNC Programmers to develop robust manufacturing processes and drive successful project execution.

Skills

3+ years CNC milling programming

Strong communication

Team environment

Analytical and problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

CAMWorks

FANUC controllers

Mazak controllers

Renishaw probing

Job description

C/A Design Inc. in Exeter, NH, seeks a CNC Programmer to develop complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components in aerospace and defense.

You will plan machining strategies, design workholding and fixturing, create CNC programs, and prepare setup documentation to support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Successful candidates enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and continuously improving quality and productivity.