CNC Programmer- Arkansas City, KS (On-site)

Barnes Aerospace; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace MRO in Arkansas City, KS is seeking a CNC Programming Engineer with a strong background in CNC programming to join a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role will develop, apply, and maintain manufacturing standards for CNC processes and will work closely with engineers and machining leads to drive lean manufacturing initiatives.

The candidate should have extensive CNC programming experience, including CAM (Mastercam preferred), ability to work with nickel, cobalt, and titanium

Qualifications

• Five+ years direct experience in lathe, VTL, 3/4 axis milling CNC programming.
• Experience processing nickel, cobalt, and titanium based alloys in Aerospace machining operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Proficient in performing full set-ups, program edits, and holding high precision tolerances.
• Ability to program with CAM (Mastercam preferred) and manually as necessary.
• Familiarity with Repair Technical Data e.g. Engine Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, OEM approved supplemental data.
• Must have experience authoring typical shop process planning paperwork e.g. Tool Sheets, Setup Sheets, Routers, Operation Sheets, Inspection Forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead turning and milling programming development, instruction, and debugging tasks in collaboration with Repair Development Engineers, Process Engineers, and machining leads.
• Directly support operations with CNC programming changes to address issues on an as needed basis.
• Directly support NPI development with new CNC programs.
• Collaborate with Repair Development Engineers and machining leads on fixturing development.
• Work with Process Engineers with CAD model development and validation for milling and turning operations.
• Work directly with Senior Engineering staff on various engineering initiatives.

Job description

Barnes Aerospace MRO in Arkansas City, KS has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a CNC Programming Engineer with a solid background in CNC programming who enjoys a diverse, fast-paced work environment. The CNC Programmer will execute activities associated with the development, application and maintenance of manufacturing standards for the manufacturing processes. If you are a disciplined and collaborative individual with demonstrated understanding of Lean who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver results, you may be an excellent candidate to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead turning and milling programming development, instruction, and debugging tasks in collaboration with Repair Development Engineers, Process Engineers, and machining leads.
• Directly support operations with CNC programming changes to address issues on an as needed basis.
• Directly support NPI development with new CNC programs.
• Collaborate with Repair Development Engineers and machining leads on fixturing development.
• Work with Process Engineers with CAD model development and validation for milling and turning operations.
• Work directly with Senior Engineering staff on various engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five+ years direct experience in lathe, VTL, 3/4 axis milling CNC programming.
• Experience processing nickel, cobalt, and titanium based alloys in Aerospace machining operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Proficient in performing full set‑ups, program edits, and holding high precision tolerances.
• Ability to program with CAM (Mastercam preferred) and manually as necessary.
• Familiarity with Repair Technical Data e.g. Engine Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, OEM approved supplemental data, etc a plus.
• Must have experience authoring typical shop process planning paperwork e.g. Tool Sheets, Setup Sheets, Routers, Operation Sheets, Inspection Forms, etc.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering a plus.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or Barnes timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The employer evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion