NC Engineer

PDS; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Numerical Control (NC) Engineer in Savannah, GA to develop and optimize NC programs for milling machines and lathes in aerospace manufacturing.

You will analyze designs, verify programs with Vericut, and create setup sheets and CATIA drawings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure precision and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least four years of machining, tool design, or related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of two years as an NC Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex engineering drawings and tool designs to determine optimal machining methods.
• Develop NC programs for milling machines and lathes with cutter paths, speeds, and feeds.
• Verify NC programs and cutter paths using Vericut to ensure accuracy.
• Create operator setup sheets for NC machines to support production.
• Design and draft flat patterns, templates, and 2-D CATIA tool drawings as required.
• Collaborate with planners, tool designers, and engineering teams to finalize machining plans.
• Provide technical leadership and help prioritize workloads when leading a team.
• Support development of NC policies, procedures, and specifications.

Skills

Machining

NC programming

CATIA

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vericut

CATIA NC Mill

Job description

Engineer the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing!

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights with PDS Tech Commercial!

Locatoin: Savannah,. GA | Schedule: Mon to Thurs 6am to 4:30pm | Payrate: $58.68/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to bring an experienced Numerical Control (NC) Engineer to its team! This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, machining knowledge, and problem-solving skills to support advanced aerospace manufacturing.

If you have a passion for precision engineering, complex NC programming, and innovative manufacturing solutions, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity – Make an Impact

As an NC Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing numerical control programs for milling machines and lathes. Working with minimal supervision, you will transform complex engineering designs into efficient, accurate machining processes that support the production of high-quality aerospace components.

Your expertise will help drive manufacturing efficiency, precision, and quality while supporting the development of advanced aerospace technologies.

What You'll Do – Key Responsibilities

As an NC Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Analyze Engineering Designs: Review complex engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and electronic models to determine optimal machining methods, machine tool selection, and material cut sizes.

• Develop NC Programs: Create complex numerical control programs for milling machines and lathes, including cutter motion logic, operation sequences, spindle speeds, and feed rates.

• Verify Program Accuracy: Thoroughly review NC programs and validate cutter paths using Vericut to ensure accuracy and prevent machining issues.

• Create Technical Documentation: Develop operator setup sheets for NC machines to support accurate and efficient production.

• Design & Draft: Produce flat pattern mylars, templates, and 2-D CATIA tool drawings as required.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with planners, tool designers, engineering teams, and customers to finalize machining plans and ensure successful project execution.

• Provide Technical Leadership: Assist with assigning work, managing workloads, establishing priorities, and maintaining schedules to meet departmental goals when serving as a team leader.

• Support Team Development: Help train and guide lower-level engineers while contributing to the development of NC policies, procedures, and specifications.

What You Bring – Required Qualifications

We're looking for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in machining, manufacturing, and numerical control engineering.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.

• At least four (4) years of machining, tool design, or related manufacturing experience.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Numerical Control (NC) Engineer.

• Advanced proficiency in CATIA modeling, drafting, and CATIA NC Mill functions.

• Strong knowledge of machining methods, tooling concepts, drafting practices, technical writing, and computer applications.

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to support company policies, meet performance objectives, and consistently deliver results.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous machining experience involving aerospace components.

• Experience working with honeycomb panels.

• Familiarity with Vericut for NC program verification and cutter path simulation.

• Previous experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or team leadership.

• Experience developing machining procedures, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

You’ll be part of a team where precision, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drive success.

Ready to Engineer What's Next?

If you’re an experienced NC Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and wants to contribute to the future of aerospace, this is your opportunity!

Don't just build a career. Help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

Pay Details: $58.68 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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