Senior CNC Programmer

laborup; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

laborup is seeking a highly experienced CNC Programmer to own the entire manufacturing process from model review through production release. The role involves complex 3- to 5-axis and mill-turn programming, NPI leadership, and close collaboration with machinists to ensure first article success.

You will translate engineering drawings and GD&T into repeatable processes, develop setup sheets, and contribute to continuous improvement in cycle time and tool life.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience in precision manufacturing is required.
• Strong 5-axis/mill-turn programming capability is essential.
• Deep GD&T knowledge and ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Ability to take a part from model/print through first article to production release.
• Siemens NX CAM experience is required.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/high-precision sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 environments and NPI programs.
• Proficiency with a range of controls (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma).
• Experience machining difficult materials (ti, stainless steel, nickel alloys).
• Exposure to automation, probing, on-machine inspection, or lights-out manufacturing.
• Mentoring machinists or junior programmers is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for 3- to 5-axis and mill-turn work.
• Own manufacturing process development from model review to production release.
• Lead NPI activities including tooling strategy, workholding concepts, setup development, and first article execution.
• Translate drawings, GD&T, specs, and customer requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create setup sheets, tooling documents, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support fixture and workholding development with modular and custom fixturing.
• Collaborate with machinists during prove-outs, troubleshooting, and production launches.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve tooling life.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers for complex programs.
• Mentor machinists and junior programmers on strategy and discipline.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis/mill-turn

GD&T interpretation

Production release

First article inspection

Aerospace/defense exp

AS9100 experience

Controls familiarity

Hard alloys machining

Mentoring

NPI leadership

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Siemens Sinumerik controls

Heidenhain controls

Wenzel CMM Systems

Lang & FCS Workholding

Haimer Tool Presetting Systems

Job description

CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

We're hiring a CNC Programmer for a modern, engineering-driven manufacturing company focused on aerospace, defense, and other highly complex precision-machined components. We believe great manufacturing starts with great engineering, world-class programming, and automation that allows our machinists to focus on making exceptional parts.

This is not a traditional programming role. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire manufacturing process—from customer model and drawing review through process development, first article approval, and production release.

If you're currently programming complex aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-precision components and want to work with cutting-edge equipment, advanced automation, and a growing engineering-focused organization, we'd like to speak with you.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with:

• Siemens NX CAM
• Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Heller Horizontal Machining Centers
• Zayer Large-Format Machining Platforms
• DN Solutions Machining Centers
• Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
• Wenzel CMM Systems
• Keyence Inspection Technology
• Lang & FCS Modular Workholding
• Haimer Tool Presetting Systems

What You’ll Do:

• Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for complex 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, simultaneous 5-axis, and mill-turn applications
• Own manufacturing process development from model review through production release
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including manufacturing planning, tooling strategy, workholding concepts, setup development, and first article execution
• Translate engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes
• Create setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and process documentation
• Support fixture and workholding development using modular and custom fixturing solutions
• Partner closely with machinists during prove-outs, first articles, troubleshooting, and production launches
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, tool life optimization, and process stability
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to ensure successful execution of complex programs
• Mentor machinists and junior programmers on machining strategy and process discipline

• 10+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Proven experience programming complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn machining centers
• Expert understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing process development
• Ability to take a part from model and print review through first article and production release
• Siemens NX CAM experience
• Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience
• Experience with AS9100 environments, first articles, and NPI programs
• Familiarity with Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, or Okuma controls
• Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other difficult materials
• Exposure to automation, probing, on-machine inspection, or lights-out manufacturing
• Experience mentoring machinists or junior programmers

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development, technical training, and advancement within a growing organization