CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize CNC machining processes for precision aerospace components. On-site role with hands-on CAD/CAM and multi-axis programming.

You will support quoting, process development, first-piece setup, validation, and production handoff, while driving quality, efficiency, repeatability, and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in CNC programming or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD and G-code programming.
• CAMWorks experience preferred; Mastercam experience is also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3+2, 4- and 5-axis milling and 7- and 8-axis lathe turning.
• Create machining processes, tool paths, and cutting strategies for aerospace alloys, including exotic materials, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Program to tight machining tolerances, including ±0.0005" and ±0.005".
• Establish feeds, speeds, tooling, workholding, and machining parameters.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, fixture drawings, work instructions, and other process documentation.
• Design or specify custom fixtures, tooling, and workholding for complex geometries.
• Support machinists during setups, first-piece inspections, and program prove-outs.
• Take projects from quoting and process development through validation and production handoff.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturable, repeatable processes.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve non-conformances and identify root causes.
• Utilize problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC programming

SolidWorks CAD/CAM

3+2 milling

4-axis milling

5-axis milling

7- and 8-axis lathe turning

Tools

CAMWorks

Mastercam

Epicor ERP

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and support CNC machining processes for precision aerospace components.

CNC PROGRAMMER / MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Location: On-site | Daytona Beach, FL

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80-95k

Position Summary

We are seeking a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and support CNC machining processes for precision aerospace components.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing professional with strong SolidWorks CAD/CAM and CNC programming experience, particularly with 3+2, 4- and 5-axis milling and 7- and 8-axis lathe turning.

The position will support projects from quoting and process development through first-piece setup, validation, and production handoff while improving quality, efficiency, repeatability, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Programming & Process Development

• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3+2, 4- and 5-axis milling and 7- and 8-axis lathe turning.
• Create machining processes, tool paths, and cutting strategies for aerospace alloys, including exotic materials, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Program to tight machining tolerances, including ±0.0005" and ±0.005".
• Establish feeds, speeds, tooling, workholding, and machining parameters.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, fixture drawings, work instructions, and other process documentation.
• Design or specify custom fixtures, tooling, and workholding for complex geometries.

Production & Project Support

• Support machinists during setups, first-piece inspections, and program prove-outs.
• Take projects from quoting and process development through validation and production handoff.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturable, repeatable processes.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues and implement corrective actions.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Quality to resolve non-conformances and identify root causes.
• Utilize problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in CNC programming or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD and G-code programming.
• CAMWorks experience preferred; Mastercam experience is also valuable.
• Hands-on experience with 3+2, 4- and 5-axis milling.
• Experience with 7- and 8-axis lathe turning.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Experience with quoting, estimating, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience taking projects from initial concept through production handoff.
• Familiarity with automation technologies and Lean/process improvement methods.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools; Epicor preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site position in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, coolants, fumes, and chemical irritants.
• Exposure to loud noise and varying temperatures.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• PPE required in accordance with OSHA standards.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• Work with advanced CNC technology and precision manufacturing equipment.
• Support mission-critical aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and manufacturing innovation.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented, and safety-focused work environment.