Machining Manufacturing Engineer (3-5 Axis CAM Pro)

Lockheed Martin Space; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to turn complex designs into production-ready programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines. You will drive machining strategy, validate programs on the shop floor, and help improve manufacturing performance from prototype through full-rate production.

You will interpret engineering drawings, select tooling and speeds/feeds, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.
• Proficiency with CAM software for CNC programming.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and define machining strategies.
• Experience validating CNC programs (prove-outs) and troubleshooting production issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work on-site full-time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and define machining approaches.
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds to balance precision and efficiency.
• Validate programs through machine prove-outs and setup support.
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues in real time.
• Create and maintain clear manufacturing work instructions.
• Train and support machine operators as needed.
• Assist with new equipment setup and production ramp-up.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes.
• Support tooling and fixture development for repeatability and performance.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Machining processes

Engineering drawings

Prove-outs

Cross-team communication

Top Secret clearance

On-site work

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Mazatrol controllers

Fixture/tooling design

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to turn complex designs into production-ready programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines. You will drive machining strategy, validate programs on the shop floor, and help improve manufacturing performance from prototype through full-rate production.

You will interpret engineering drawings, select tooling and speeds/feeds, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to optimize processes.