Manufacturing Engineer IV CNC Programmer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV - CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.

You will support large VTLs, VBMs, and 5-axis machines, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to boost safety, quality, productivity and delivery. This 2nd shift, onsite role offers advanced capabilities and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines with a graphical CAM system.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specs, and GD&T.
• Proven track record with 4-axis and 5-axis machining.
• Able to develop and optimize CNC programs using NX CAM.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
• Program and support complex machining for large VTLs, VBMs, 5-axis gantries, and multi-axis equipment.
• Validate CNC programs with Vericut before production release.
• Implement Renishaw probing cycles for process control and part verification.
• Create machining strategies and parameters to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Provide daily shop-floor support and collaborate with engineers and operators.
• Support tooling/fixturing design and manufacturing methods.

Skills

CNC programming

Siemens NX CAM

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

GD&T

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

Vericut

Renishaw probing

CAM software

Job description

Drive Manufacturing Innovation with Advanced CNC Programming Technology

Powering the Future of Energy

Manufacturing Engineer IV - CNC Programmer

• Location: Greenville, SC | 100% Onsite
• Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $62.50/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV - CNC Programmer to support a global leader in the energy industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced CNC technology, large-scale machining equipment, and highly engineered components that help power critical energy infrastructure worldwide.

As a key member of the manufacturing team, you will develop and optimize CNC programs, support production operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and performance. This role is ideal for a programming professional who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and working at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM and other advanced CAM software.
• Program and support complex machining processes for:
  • Large Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs) up to 2.5 meters
  • Large Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs) up to 2.5 meters
  • Large 5-axis gantry machining centers
  • Multi-purpose turning and grinding equipment
• Generate and support multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM programs.
• Validate and verify CNC programs using Vericut before production release.
• Implement and support Renishaw probing cycles and macros for process control and part verification.
• Develop machining strategies, process standards, and qualified cutting parameters to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Provide daily shop-floor support, troubleshooting, and programming expertise to manufacturing teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers and operators during machine startups, process development, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support tooling and fixturing design, selection, and implementation.
• Create and maintain work instructions, CNC documentation, and manufacturing methods.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and production teams to drive manufacturing excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of CNC programming experience using a graphical CAM system.
• Experience with Siemens NX CAM or comparable advanced CAM software.
• Demonstrated experience programming 4-axis and 5-axis machining operations.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with Siemens NX CAM programming.
• Hands-on experience programming and supporting:
  • Large VTLs
  • Large VBMs
  • 5-axis gantry mills
  • Multi-axis grinding systems
• Experience machining high-temperature alloys such as:
  • Inconel
  • Hastelloy
  • Waspaloy
  • Rene alloys
• Experience with Vericut simulation and program verification.
• Experience with Renishaw probing systems and macro programming.
• Knowledge of Siemens Sinumerik, Fanuc, Okuma, or Haas controls.
• Experience with subroutines, macro variables, Boolean logic, and closed-loop machining processes.
• Strong hands-on machining background with the ability to set up, prove out, and validate complex first-piece programs.
• Experience achieving tight tolerances on large-format equipment while accounting for thermal growth, work hardening, and part deflection.
• Strong shop math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a team that is advancing manufacturing capabilities within a critical global industry. You'll work with cutting-edge equipment, contribute to technically challenging projects, and play a direct role in developing the manufacturing processes that power the future of energy.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at $62.50/hour
• Exposure to advanced multi-axis machining technologies
• Challenging, high-impact engineering and programming projects
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to expand technical expertise and influence manufacturing excellence
• The chance to work on components and systems that support critical energy infrastructure around the world

Pay Details

$62.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.