CNC Programmer – Large Aerospace Structures & CAM

Precision Castparts Corp.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a skilled CNC Programming Engineer to develop, optimize, and support CNC processes for large aerospace structural components.

The role focuses on translating engineering designs into safe, repeatable, efficient machining instructions for multi-axis, multi-spindle open-bed gantry centers. The successful candidate will manage CNC program development, CAM programming, tooling selection, process documentation, and first-piece prove-outs, collaborating closely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of CNC programming and precision machining experience.
• 5+ years of experience with CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or precision machining.
• Advanced understanding of CNC machining strategies for multi-axis, high-volume aerospace structural machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs for production of large structure aerospace components.
• Create CAM programs, toolpaths, setup documentation, and supporting manufacturing instructions from engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Develop robust machining processes for large aluminum and other aerospace structural components, including monolithic structures, frames, bulkheads, spars, ribs, skins, panels.
• Determine optimum machining strategies, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding methods, and operation sequences.
• Evaluate datum strategies, machining sequence, part orientation, intermediate inspection requirements, and material condition.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

Multi-axis machining

Aerospace machining

GD&T

CATIA CAM programming

Produc­tion process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

CATIA CAM

Post processors

3-,4-,5-axis CNC centers

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a skilled CNC Programming Engineer to develop, optimize, and support CNC processes for large aerospace structural components.

The role focuses on translating engineering designs into safe, repeatable, efficient machining instructions for multi-axis, multi-spindle open-bed gantry centers. The successful candidate will manage CNC program development, CAM programming, tooling selection, process documentation, and first-piece prove-outs, collaborating closely