Senior CNC Applications Engineer

General Atomics; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Tupelo is seeking a CNC Applications Specialist to design and write programs for CNC machines, review engineering drawings, and select tooling to meet part specifications.

You will contribute to process improvements, coordinate with suppliers, and work to deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a commitment to high-precision manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in computer programming or a related field and five+ years of progressive programming experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of CNC application principles, leadership, scheduling and coordinating work.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex technical problems and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes CNC programs for machine tools.
• Tests and modifies parts programs for engineering changes.
• Prepares department documentation and standard procedures.
• May interface with suppliers/vendors and mentor junior staff.
• Ensures safe operations and compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Project coordination

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer programming or related field

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

General Atomics in Tupelo is seeking a CNC Applications Specialist to design and write programs for CNC machines, review engineering drawings, and select tooling to meet part specifications.

You will contribute to process improvements, coordinate with suppliers, and work to deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a commitment to high-precision manufacturing.