Senior CNC Applications Engineer - Siemens NX & Multi-Axis

Kensington360; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Nine paid holidays and paid vacation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Health Savings Account / Flexible 
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Clean, climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Kensington360 is partnering with an established precision engineering organisation to recruit an experienced CNC Applications Engineer / Programmer with strong Siemens NX expertise. This hands-on position focuses on developing CNC programmes, optimising manufacturing processes and introducing advanced tooling strategies for high-value components.

Working closely with manufacturing engineers, machinists and tooling specialists, you will improve machining efficiency, support new product

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of machine shop experience with CNC milling, turning and/or grinding.
• 5–7 years of professional CNC programming experience.
• Strong Siemens NX CAM experience, version 1926 or higher.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC machining operations.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters and tooling strategies for superalloys.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing CNC setups and improving manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on problem solving and ability to work across engineering and production teams.
• Experience with fixture design, tooling optimisation and process development.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create and modify CNC programmes using Siemens NX CAM software.
• Generate and optimise toolpaths for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling, turning and grinding operations.
• Analyse drawings and specs to determine machining strategies.
• Develop machining setups, select cutting tools and produce setup documentation.
• Verify CNC toolpaths using VERICUT simulation software.
• Design and improve machining processes for complex components.
• Collaborate on fixtures, workholding solutions and inspection gauges.
• Evaluate tools and strategies for high-temperature superalloys used in gas turbine applications.
• Support New Product Introduction, prototype development and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues with shop-floor personnel.
• Provide training and technical guidance to shop-floor staff.
• Partner with quality teams on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Conduct machining time studies and review job costs to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support AS9100 quality requirements.

Skills

Siemens NX CAM

Multi-axis programming

Tooling optimization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

VERICUT

FANUC controls

Okuma controls

Siemens NX CAM

Job description

Kensington360 is partnering with an established precision engineering organisation to recruit an experienced CNC Applications Engineer / Programmer with strong Siemens NX expertise. This hands-on position focuses on developing CNC programmes, optimising manufacturing processes and introducing advanced tooling strategies for high-value components.

Working closely with manufacturing engineers, machinists and tooling specialists, you will improve machining efficiency, support new product