Senior CAD/CAM Programmer & CNC Prototype Lead

Hanger; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Holidays + PTO

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation, seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer / CNC Machinist IV to advance prototype machining and first-article builds in our Utah facility.

You will collaborate with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability, program complex parts with Mastercam, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks CAM, and mentor machinists while maintaining tight tolerances with CMM and other measurement tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive CNC machining experience.
• Experience in prototype machining and R&D environments.
• Strong setup, programming, tooling, and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype and first-article machining for new orthotic and prosthetic product development.
• Collaborate directly with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback, process development, and iterative builds.
• Program complex parts using CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM, or equivalent).
• Edit and optimize G-code programs for advanced multi-axis machining operations.
• Design and develop fixtures and work-holding solutions for low-volume and one-off parts.
• Select and optimize tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for new and complex materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, composites, and exotic alloys.
• Perform tight-tolerance machining and validate results using precision measurement tools including CMM, optical comparator, micrometers, and indicators.
• Lead first-article inspection and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Support experimental machining and process development efforts to advance manufacturing capabilities.
• Document processes, learnings, parameter records, and revision histories.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the machining team.

Skills

CNC machining

CAM programming

G-code editing

Multi-axis machining

Mastercam

Fusion 360

SolidWorks CAM

CMM / precision measurement

GD&T

Mentoring/training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certificate / apprenticeship

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

SolidWorks CAM

CMM

Job description

Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation, seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer / CNC Machinist IV to advance prototype machining and first-article builds in our Utah facility.

You will collaborate with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability, program complex parts with Mastercam, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks CAM, and mentor machinists while maintaining tight tolerances with CMM and other measurement tools.