CNC Programmer & Process Development Specialist

American Axle & Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking a CNC Programmer/Process Development Specialist to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for prototype and production components within the Driveline group.

You will program CNC machines using SmartCAM and Mastercam, define tooling, verify first articles, and collaborate with engineering, quality and maintenance to improve cycle times and part quality.

Qualifications

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machines.
• Interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to define machining strategies.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, and setup issues to maximize productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized CNC programming practices and documentation.
• Perform machine setup, verification, and first-article inspections.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production and Maintenance on NPI and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD programming

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam 3-axis

SmartCAM 3-axis

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking a CNC Programmer/Process Development Specialist to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for prototype and production components within the Driveline group.

You will program CNC machines using SmartCAM and Mastercam, define tooling, verify first articles, and collaborate with engineering, quality and maintenance to improve cycle times and part quality.