CNC Programmer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

LeoForce; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Day 1 benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Sign-on bonus

Modern facility

Career growth

Job summary

LeoForce in Meriden, CT, is hiring a CNC Programmer for aerospace manufacturing. You will drive programming and process optimization for complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis parts while the facility undergoes technology upgrades.

You will influence how new machines, tooling, and workflows are rolled out, impacting efficiency, quality, and growth. The role requires experience with Siemens NX or Mastercam and strong GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, minimum 3-axis.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics) (preferred) or Mastercam, and strong GD&T skills
• Demonstrated ability to build programs from scratch, and understand tooling and materials

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC programs in Siemens NX
• Select tooling, set speeds and feeds, and establish cutting strategies
• Perform simulations, prove-outs, and troubleshooting to ensure first-article success
• Develop setup sheets and process documentation that meet AS9100 standards
• Reduce cycle times and lead continuous-improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply-chain teams during equipment ramp-up

Skills

5+ years CNC programming

GD&T skills

3-axis programming

5-axis programming

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

AutoCAD

Job description

CNC Programmer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Meriden,CT, US

Date Posted: 09-14-2026

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Details

As a CNC Programmer, you will drive programming and process optimization for complex aerospace parts while the facility undergoes major technology upgrades. Your work will influence how new machines, tooling, and workflows are rolled out, giving you a visible impact on efficiency, quality, and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC programs in Siemens NX


• Select tooling, set speeds and feeds, and establish cutting strategies


• Perform simulations, prove-outs, and troubleshooting to ensure first-article success


• Develop setup sheets and process documentation that meet AS9100 standards


• Reduce cycle times and lead continuous-improvement initiatives


• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply-chain teams during equipment ramp-up

Requirements

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, minimum 3-axis


• Proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics) (preferred) or Mastercam, and strong GD&T skills


• Demonstrated ability to build programs from scratch, and understand tooling and materials

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-axis programming, aerospace manufacturing background, Mastercam or AutoCAD experience, lean/continuous-improvement knowledge, and/or ERP/MRP exposure

A bit about us:

We are a well-established aerospace manufacturer with more than 30 years in business and roughly 500 employees across two U.S. sites. We are investing heavily in advanced CNC machining technology, expanding production capacity, and securing long-term customer programs. You will join a culture that values precision, continuous improvement, and clear career growth, all backed by day-one benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Why join us?

• Base salary: $90k-$125k


• Performance bonus


• Benefits and 401(k) effective on Day 1


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off/ Holidays


• Sign-on bonus


• Modernized facility with new multi-axis CNC equipment


• Defined paths to Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Lead, and Engineering Manager