Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is looking for a Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves CNC programming, tooling, and optimization for multi-axis CNC machining operations. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in aerospace and high-precision machining with proficiency in Mastercam, NX, and CATIA. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $150,000, plus an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in CNC programming and machining in aerospace and high-precision industries.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software and G-/M-code programming.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling machines.
• Utilize CAM software to support manufacturing processes.
• Establish and refine machining parameters and strategies.

Skills

CNC programming

3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining

CAM software

GD&T

CAD/CAM programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX

CATIA

Siemens SINUMERIK

Fanuc

Mazatrol

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer to join our engineering team. You will play a critical role in CNC programming, process planning, tooling, machine tool selection, and continuous improvement for multi-axis CNC machining operations.

We are seeking a technically curious engineer who evaluates emerging technologies and applies innovative approaches to define and optimize machining strategies—including tooling, fixturing, machine selection, and coolant or lubrication delivery—driving efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production of precision plastic transparencies in support of PPG's commitment to innovation and excellence.

This is an onsite position based out of our Sylmar, CA facility and reporting to the Senior Manager of Plant Operations Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis (3, 4, 5-axis) milling machines to support manufacturing of plastic transparencies, composites, and aerospace tooling components.
• Utilize CAM software such as Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar.
• Design and qualify cutting tools, fixturing, and work holding for aerospace and precision plastic CNC machining applications.
• Establish and continuously refine machining parameters, coolant/lubrication delivery, and machining strategies to drive stable, repeatable production while meeting requirements for tool life, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and AS9100 compliance.
• Apply CNC simulation and verification tools (e.g., VERICUT) for digital twin validation, collision avoidance, and process reliability.
• Interpret and create technical drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models to produce accurate and compliant toolpaths.
• Evaluate and implement emerging machining technologies, tooling solutions, and industry best practices by actively researching suppliers, attending trade shows, and benchmarking new techniques.
• Evaluate, qualify, and recommend new CNC machinery and equipment, supporting strategic capital investment decisions to enhance precision plastic manufacturing capability, process reliability, and compliance with AS9100 and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in CNC programming and machining in aerospace, defense, and high-precision industries, with experience in plastics machining
• Proficient in 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining, with experience on Zimmermann, CMS, Makino, DMG MORI, Mazak, Okuma, or Haas platforms, and skilled in Siemens SINUMERIK, Fanuc, and Mazatrol controls
• Experienced in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX, CATIA, Mastercam) and G-/M-code programming
• Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation, applied to aerospace and high-precision manufacturing tolerances.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração de emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

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