Numerical Control Programmer

Spirit AeroSystems; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled NC Programmer to support the design and manufacturing of aerostructures. This role involves providing technical support, analyzing engineering models, and optimizing NC programs for efficiency. You will collaborate with engineering teams and utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance production processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic aerospace environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of NC programming experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for NC programming and machining.
• Analyze blueprints to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Develop optimized programs to improve efficiency.

Skills

Numerical Control Programming

Blueprint Analysis

Process Optimization

Collaboration Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Vericut

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

1. Provides numerical control, machining, and programming technical support.
2. Analyze blueprints and engineering models to support NC programming.
3. Perform a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of NC programs to ensure validation and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications as needed.
4. Develop optimized programs to improve efficiency and run time, utilizing new cutter technology and techniques.
5. Plans, creates, verifies, and revises machine control data and documentation that directs the operations for numerically controlled machines.
6. Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
7. Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
8. Coordinate and communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts.
9. Optimizes processes and addresses producibility issues as well as production & post-production problems.
10. May require understanding of machine kinematics, G-code programming, multiple machine controllers, CATIA functionality, and development of CATIA scripting and VB macros.
11. Program CMMs, portable inspection devices and provide verification of NC programs using software and apps.
12. May be required to troubleshoot, test or develop machine code and post processor language.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to apply process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, Systems and Structures
• 5-8 years of professional experience in numerical control (NC) programming of inspection devices and/or experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or familiarization with basic quality principles in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple material types.
• Parts Design/ Wireframe experience
• Experience with frequent interaction with internal personnel in the manufacturing environment and occasionally with inter-organizational personnel and external customers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
• Strong knowledge of SAP
• Experience with CATIA / ENOVIA
• Vericut proficient
• Ability to take a project from start to finish
• Willingness to work cross-functionally
• Experience with Post Processor Development
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or other related course of study a plus but not required.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.