Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer – Milling

Hr Journals; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Hr Journals in Trenton, New Jersey, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer (Milling) to join its high-impact prismatic manufacturing team. In this role, you will combine hands-on CNC machining with engineering responsibilities to support new product development and improve existing processes.

The ideal candidate has strong CNC milling experience and a relevant degree, with a focus on mentoring and continuous improvement. Comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan and paid time off, are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years, or Associate degree with 6+ years, or High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in CNC milling machining.
• Hands-on experience with machine set-up and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and support CNC milling processes.
• Create CNC programs and detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve producibility.

Skills

CNC milling machining

Machine set-up and operation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate degree in relevant field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Siemens NX

Multi-axis machining centers

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer (Milling)

A leading aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer (Milling) to join a high-impact prismatic manufacturing team. This role combines hands‑on CNC machining with engineering responsibilities, supporting both new product development and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and support CNC milling processes for new and legacy components.
• Create CNC programs, operation sheets, and detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Define operation sequences, tooling, workholding, gauging, and machine requirements.
• Troubleshoot shop‑floor issues related to tooling, machining, inspection, and set‑up.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements.
• Support program prove‑outs and assist directly in the production environment.
• Estimate set‑up times, run times, and tooling hours for cost and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve producibility and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in CNC milling machining.
• Hands‑on experience with machine set‑up and operation.
• Experience with multi‑axis vertical or horizontal machining centers.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• CNC programming experience using Siemens NX.
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Knowledge of inspection methods for machined parts.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (Lean Six Sigma is a plus).
• Experience with automation integration is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.