Senior CNC Programmer: 5-Axis NX CAM & Process Owner

laborup; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

laborup is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to own the manufacturing process from review to production release, programming Hermle 5-axis machines and other high-end centers in Huntsville, AL. You’ll drive tooling, workholding, and automation while collaborating with machinists.

The role emphasizes NPI, first articles, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing aerospace/defense environment. Strong NX CAM and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Complex 5-axis programming experience; strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Manufacturing process development experience.
• Siemens NX CAM experience.
• First article and production release experience.
• Manufacturing documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• CAM Programming: Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
• Process Development: Build manufacturing processes from model through production.
• New Product Introduction: Support NPI planning, prove-outs, and first articles.
• Manufacturing Strategy: Develop tooling and workholding solutions.
• Documentation: Create setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Floor Support: Assist machinists during prove-outs and production launches.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve cycle times, setups, and process stability.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Customer Programs: Support successful execution of complex manufacturing projects.
• Mentorship: Help develop machinists and junior programmers.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis programming

GD&T interpretation

Manufacturing process development

First article release

Documentation

Tools

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

Job description

laborup is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to own the manufacturing process from review to production release, programming Hermle 5-axis machines and other high-end centers in Huntsville, AL. You’ll drive tooling, workholding, and automation while collaborating with machinists.

The role emphasizes NPI, first articles, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing aerospace/defense environment. Strong NX CAM and documentation skills are essential.