Lead 5-Axis CNC Programmer for Aerospace

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an experienced CNC Application Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-precision aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization. You will program complex components, work with 5-axis equipment, and own machining processes from development to production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of CNC programming, setup, and machining experience, with proficiency in 5-axis programming, GD&T, and tooling strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in CNC programming, setup, and machining.
• Experience with 5-axis or multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Strong G-code and M-code knowledge.
• Ability to develop machining processes with appropriate tooling and speeds/feeds.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for complex, high-precision components.
• Program, set up, operate, and qualify parts on 5-axis and multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Develop machining processes, operation sequences, tooling strategies, speeds, and feeds.
• Support tooling design, fixtures, gauges, and work holding requirements.
• Read blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot programming errors and dimensional nonconformances.
• Support first-piece qualification and ensure tight tolerance parts.
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance, and overall machining processes.
• Support probing routines, post-processor editing, and macro programming.
• Train and provide technical guidance to CNC setup technicians and operators.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

G-code / M-code

Process development

GD&T

Tooling selection

Problem solving

Independent worker

US work authorization

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Mastercam

VERICUT

Post-processor editing

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an experienced CNC Application Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-precision aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization. You will program complex components, work with 5-axis equipment, and own machining processes from development to production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of CNC programming, setup, and machining experience, with proficiency in 5-axis programming, GD&T, and tooling strategy.