Mid-Level NC Programmer for Aerospace Machining

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 76,550 - 117,350; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking an experienced NC programmer to support multi-axis machining and automate programs for complex aerospace components.

You will analyze blueprints, optimize routines, and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to tackle producibility challenges. You will leverage CATIA/ENOVIA, Vericut, and post-processor tools to improve efficiency, while reading drawings and 3D models to guide fabrication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NC programming experience on multi-axis machines.
• Experience with composite/non-metallic materials and sheet metal.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides numerical control, machining, and programming technical support.
• Analyzes blueprints and engineering models to support NC programming.
• Develops optimized programs to improve efficiency and run time, utilizing new cutter technology and techniques.
• Plans, creates, verifies, and revises machine control data and documentation that directs operations for numerically controlled machines.
• Collaborates in a team environment.
• Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinates and communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts.
• Optimizes processes and addresses producibility issues as well as production and post-production problems.
• Understands machine kinematics, G-code programming, multiple machine controllers, CATIA functionality, and develops CATIA scripting and VB macros.
• Troubleshoots, tests, or develops machine code and post-processor language.

Skills

NC programming

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

CATIA/ENOVIA

Vericut

SAP

Excel

Post-processor development

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking an experienced NC programmer to support multi-axis machining and automate programs for complex aerospace components.

You will analyze blueprints, optimize routines, and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to tackle producibility challenges. You will leverage CATIA/ENOVIA, Vericut, and post-processor tools to improve efficiency, while reading drawings and 3D models to guide fabrication.