Lead CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer

Union Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Union Technologies is seeking a battle-ready Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Operations) to own CNC process development, path planning, and tool optimization across a fleet of multi-axis machines. You will work on high-volume precision parts that support national defense, tuning feeds, speeds, and tool selections to maximize throughput.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC environments, strong lathe experience, and proficiency with Mastercam, CAD/CAM tools, and various controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in CNC machining environments with high-volume production optimization.
• Deep experience in lathe operations; 5-axis machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC path planning and G-code generation for high-precision parts (lathe work; 5-axis a plus).
• Program and optimize CNC operations in Mastercam—from toolpath strategy to post-processing.
• Select and qualify cutting tools, inserts, and materials for performance.
• Design and validate custom workholding and fixturing to reduce setup time.
• Analyze cycle times, tool wear, and process variation across multiple machines.
• Integrate and optimize robotic part loading/unloading systems and automated cells.
• Troubleshoot CNC, tooling, and programming issues with production teams.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, SWIs, and ISO 9001 documentation.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams for FAT and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fanuc/Siemens/Okuma controls

Job description

Union Technologies is seeking a battle-ready Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Operations) to own CNC process development, path planning, and tool optimization across a fleet of multi-axis machines. You will work on high-volume precision parts that support national defense, tuning feeds, speeds, and tool selections to maximize throughput.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC environments, strong lathe experience, and proficiency with Mastercam, CAD/CAM tools, and various controls.