CNC Programmer II

ITT Inc. - English US; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer II to independently develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC machining processes for ITT components.

The role requires advanced CAD/CAM programming, fixture design, and process analysis, supporting multiple platforms and guiding junior engineers to drive continuous improvements. You will lead efforts to reduce cycle time, scrap, and variation while ensuring high-precision tolerance control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years equivalent experience.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Ability to perform advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills across engineering, quality, ops, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and dimensional analysis.
• CMM programs and reports troubleshooting preferred.
• Proficiency in geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD/CAM

GD&T

CNC programming

CMM interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MasterCAM

NX

Esprit

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 includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

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 includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

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.