CNC Programmer III

ITT Inc. - English US; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ITT Inc. in New York State seeks a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer III to provide senior technical leadership in CNC machining strategy, process development, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives.

This role leads complex program development, scalable solutions, and high-level problem resolution while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has expertise in CNC programming, multi-axis machining, tooling strategy, and metrology, with a track record in design for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Expert-level proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Mastery of CNC programming, multi-axis machining, process optimization, and tooling strategy.
• Ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including design reviews and supplier interactions.
• Advanced understanding of metrology, CMM programming, and tolerance validation.
• Advanced statistical capabilities, including SPC and capability analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining strategies for complex components requiring multi-axis machining.
• Create operational routers in ERP and mentor engineers on processes.
• Lead long-term tooling platforms, fixtures, and scalable machining solutions.
• Establish CNC programming standards, CAM library structures, and best practices.
• Manage continuous improvement projects affecting throughput, cost, safety, or quality.
• Support design for manufacturability with input on geometry and tolerances.
• Serve as senior resource for complex machining, programming, or quality issues.
• Stay current with emerging machining technologies and digital manufacturing trends.
• Mentor and train engineers, programmers, and machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

Process optimization

Tooling strategy

Manufacturing readiness

Leadership

GDT interpretation

CMM programming

Data analysis (SPC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CAD/CAM systems

CAM library structures

CMM software/tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer III provides senior‑level technical leadership in CNC machining strategy, process development, and cross‑functional manufacturing initiatives. This role is responsible for complex program development, scalable manufacturing solutions, and high‑level problem resolution. The engineer guides technical standards, mentors junior staff, and contributes to long‑term manufacturing readiness and capability.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop machining strategies for highly complex components requiring multi‑axis machining and tight tolerance control.

• Develop complete operational routers in ERP systems and mentor other engineers on the process.
• Lead the development of long‑term tooling platforms, modular fixtures, and scalable machining solutions.
• Establish CNC programming standards, best practices, and CAM library structures.
• Manage high‑impact continuous improvement projects affecting throughput, cost, safety, or quality.
• Support engineering design for manufacturability, providing input on part geometry and tolerance schemes.
• Serve as a senior resource for resolving complex machining, programming, or quality issues.
• Maintain expertise in emerging machining technologies, tooling innovations, and digital manufacturing trends.
• Mentor and train engineers, programmers, and machining operators.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 12+ years of equivalent experience.

• Expert‑level proficiency interpreting complex engineering documentation, engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Demonstrated mastery of CNC programming, multi‑axis machining, process optimization, and tooling strategy.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional problem‑solving efforts and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including participation in design reviews and supplier interactions.
• Advanced understanding of metrology, CMM programming, and tolerance validation.
• Advanced statistical capabilities, including SPC and capability analysis.
• High proficiency with CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing workflows.

Desired Requirements: 8+ years of advanced programming experience across multiple CAD/CAM platforms.

• Experience developing multi‑stage tooling systems, modular fixtures, and automated setups.
• Experience with new product introduction or manufacturing readiness activities.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience implementing new machining technologies or equipment upgrades.

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.