Lead CNC Programmer – Aerospace (3–5 Axis, Mastercam/NX)

JGA Space & Defense - JGMS LLC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

JGA Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer to independently develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs for complex aerospace components. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Quality to enhance efficiency while meeting aerospace standards.

The CNC Programmer II also mentors junior programmers. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of CNC programming experience, expertise with Mastercam and Siemens NX, and aerospace/defense machining experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of CNC programming experience or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Mastercam and/or Siemens NX experience.
• Aerospace, defense, or precision machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX.
• Independently create tooling strategies, machining sequences, and setup documentation.
• Support first article prove-outs and production startup.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and implement program improvements.
• Interpret complex aerospace drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications.
• Develop machining processes for titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other aerospace materials.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, quality, and production personnel to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain programming documentation, setup sheets, tooling libraries, and revision control.
• Recommend process improvements that improve cycle times, tool life, and machine utilization.
• Assist in training and mentoring CNC Programmer I employees.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow AS9100 quality standards and company procedures.

Skills

Multi-axis machining

Root cause analysis

Toolpath optimization

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Siemens controls

Job description

JGA Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer to independently develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs for complex aerospace components. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Quality to enhance efficiency while meeting aerospace standards.

The CNC Programmer II also mentors junior programmers. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of CNC programming experience, expertise with Mastercam and Siemens NX, and aerospace/defense machining experience is preferred.