CNC Programming Lead – Aerospace & Defense

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA. The role leads CNC programming operations, mentors staff, and authorizes programs for milling and turning using Mastercam and Haas machines. Strong GD&T, AS9100 familiarity, and 10+ years in machining are required, with English proficiency mandatory.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 annually. The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure on-time delivery and continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience operating multi-axis Haas CNC machines.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Understanding of AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Proven leadership experience supervising or mentoring machinists or programmers.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and machining processes.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily operations of the CNC programming department and establishes objectives, priorities, schedules, and performance goals.
• Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops CNC programmers and support staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Programs CNC milling and/or turning machines using Mastercam 2022 or later, verifying toolpaths against drawing requirements and developing custom fixtures and jaws.
• Interprets engineering drawings, CAD files, customer blueprints, and specifications for metal and composite materials.
• Develops, modifies, transfers, loads, and archives verified programs in accordance with standard operating procedures to maintain traceability.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align schedules and priorities, verify first article dimensions, and resolve production non-conformances.
• Diagnoses and resolves machine, tooling, and production issues, coordinating with supervisors or managers before resuming production following machine malfunctions or non-conformances.
• Establishes and monitors productivity, quality, and on-time delivery metrics while driving continuous improvement and maintaining visual management tools.
• Develops and implements machine sketch projects related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the programming department.

Skills

Mastercam programming

Haas CNC (multi-axis)

GD&T & blueprints

AS9100 knowledge

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Shop math

English proficiency

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA. The role leads CNC programming operations, mentors staff, and authorizes programs for milling and turning using Mastercam and Haas machines. Strong GD&T, AS9100 familiarity, and 10+ years in machining are required, with English proficiency mandatory.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 annually. The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure on-time delivery and continuous