CNC Programmer II

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer II in the Town of Orchard Park, NY area. The role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC processes, fixtures, and tooling for high-precision components.

The engineer will support multiple machining platforms, guide junior engineers, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring tight tolerances and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Advanced interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers.
• High proficiency with inspection tools and dimensional analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machining process plans for moderate to high complexity components.
• Develop complete operational routers in ERP systems.
• Design complex fixtures and tooling solutions, including CAD models and detailed prints.
• Serve as a technical resource for CNC operations, including troubleshooting and operator support.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, scrap, and variation.
• Analyze dimensional data, SPC trends, and CMM reports for quality investigations.
• Maintain process documentation, tooling records, and revision control.
• Apply advanced machining strategies and stay updated on tooling and equipment.
• Work in a high-precision environment with tight tolerances.
• Mentor and train operators on manufacturing processes.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

GD&T

Root-cause analysis

Communication

CMM inspection

Microsoft Office

CAD modeling

Post-processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10 years of equivalent experience

Tools

MasterCAM

NX

Esprit

CAM post-processors

Job description

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA.

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C'treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer II independently develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots CNC machining processes for ITT components. This role requires advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM programming, fixture design, and process analysis. The engineer supports multiple machining platforms, provides technical guidance to junior engineers, and contributes to operational improvements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machining process plans for moderate to high complexity components.
• Develop complete operational routers in ERP systems.
• Design complex fixtures and tooling solutions, including CAD models and detailed prints.
• Serve as a technical resource for CNC operations, including troubleshooting and operator support.
• Lead continuous improvement activities focused on reducing cycle time, scrap, and variation.
• Analyze dimensional data, SPC trends, and CMM reports to support quality investigations.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, tooling records, and revision control.
• Apply advanced machining strategies and maintain knowledge of tooling and equipment advancements.
• Work effectively in a high-precision environment with tight tolerance requirements.
• Mentor and train machine operators on manufacturing processes.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Advanced skill in interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced problem-solving and lead root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers.
• High proficiency with inspection tools and dimensional analysis practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret CMM programs and reports; CMM operation strongly preferred.
• Advanced mathematical proficiency including geometry, trigonometry, and statistical methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM applications.

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years of programming experience with MasterCAM, NX, Esprit, or equivalent systems.

• 6+ years of experience with CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Experience developing inspection plans and supporting quality documentation (such as PPAP).
• Experience customizing or maintaining CAM post-processors.
• Experience participating in or leading Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.