Senior CNC Applications Engineer, Medical Devices

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp seeks an experienced CNC Applications Engineer to program and optimize CNC equipment across milling, turning, and grinding for medical devices and implants. You will interpret complex drawings and 3D models, select tooling, and set machine parameters to meet shop processes and customer specs.

Mail-in first articles, coordinate with Quality Engineering on process plans, and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming and machine setup experience in medical device manufacturing or a closely related industry.
• Deep knowledge of NC code, tooling, and end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM; SolidWorks and Esprit preferred.
• Strong blueprint literacy and GD&T application skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize CNC equipment across milling, turning, and grinding operations—including multi-spindle, multi-axis, and Swiss-style platforms.
• Interpret drawings, 3D models, and sketches to determine cut strategies, select tooling, and set machine parameters.
• Partner in process development and DFM with internal and external teams to drive new product introduction and continuous improvement.
• Revise and refine programs to remove errors and omissions, incorporate new tooling and methods, and accelerate throughput to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering to support creation of Process Control Plans, Manufacturing Inspection Plans, and gaging/fixturing requirements.
• Set up machines to run first-article and short-run NPI parts, with occasional small production runs.
• Design fixtures for post-processing operations.
• Follow and champion the TOMZ Quality Management System.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Medical devices

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Esprit

GD&T

Blueprint literacy

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a technical or scientific discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit

Job description

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp seeks an experienced CNC Applications Engineer to program and optimize CNC equipment across milling, turning, and grinding for medical devices and implants. You will interpret complex drawings and 3D models, select tooling, and set machine parameters to meet shop processes and customer specs.

Mail-in first articles, coordinate with Quality Engineering on process plans, and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.