Senior Applications Engineer - CNC, CAD & Manufacturing

Daniel Defense; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense seeks an Applications Engineer 3 to lead CNC programming, design fabrication tooling, and optimize manufacturing processes in Black Creek, GA. You will design fixtures with SolidWorks, write and refine MasterCAM/Esprit programs, and mentor junior engineers in machining techniques.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing or Mechanical Eng and 4–7 years of CNC experience; expectation is broad collaboration across engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and 4-7 years of CNC machining/programming experience.
• May conduct user training and supervise junior engineers.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership of EH&S principles and integrate machinery into manufacturing.
• Writes CNC programs and sets up machines; conducts run-offs as needed.
• Mentor engineers and machinists; lead multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MasterCAM

Esprit

Job description

Daniel Defense seeks an Applications Engineer 3 to lead CNC programming, design fabrication tooling, and optimize manufacturing processes in Black Creek, GA. You will design fixtures with SolidWorks, write and refine MasterCAM/Esprit programs, and mentor junior engineers in machining techniques.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing or Mechanical Eng and 4–7 years of CNC experience; expectation is broad collaboration across engineering and production teams.