Lead Multi-Axis CAD/CAM Programmer

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

You will enter a fast-moving, cross-functional environment where collaboration drives precision in CAD/CAM for multi-axis tooling. Your mornings start with reviewing fresh CAD data and setting up toolpaths in Tebis (or comparable software), then you fine-tune machining strategies and validate tooling choices with data-driven tests.

You’ll champion CAM upgrades, shape CAM databases, and extend training to sister companies while mentoring teammates with hands-on examples and documentation.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Tebis or other CAD/CAM programming platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-axis machining.
• Strong understanding of tooling selection and application.
• Ability to analyze and optimize CAM programs.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting CAD data.
• Familiarity with the mold build process and/or aerospace sector.
• Organized, accountable, and comfortable multitasking in a high-energy setting.

Responsibilities

• Champion new initiatives, including machine and software upgrades.
• Advance improvement objectives for the machining department.
• Mentor teammates with hands-on examples and written documentation.
• Contribute to CAM software enhancements and communicate changes to the team.
• Evaluate new tooling and report findings with measurable data.
• Design and deploy new CAM databases and deliver training across our other companies.
• Generate multiple CNC programs each day.

Skills

Tebis/CAD-CAM

Multi-axis machining

Tooling selection

CAM program optimization

CAD data interpretation

Mold/build/aerospace familiarity

Mentorship

Tools

Tebis

CAM software

CAM databases

Job description

You will enter a fast-moving, cross-functional environment where collaboration drives precision in CAD/CAM for multi-axis tooling. Your mornings start with reviewing fresh CAD data and setting up toolpaths in Tebis (or comparable software), then you fine-tune machining strategies and validate tooling choices with data-driven tests.

You’ll champion CAM upgrades, shape CAM databases, and extend training to sister companies while mentoring teammates with hands-on examples and documentation.