Senior CNC Programmer – Lead Multi-Axis Machining

Rolls-Royce plc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC invites a Senior CNC Programmer to own machining strategies for high-value components such as engine parts. You will develop, program, simulate, and optimize multi‑axis CNC programs, ensuring conformance with design intent, tolerances, and manufacturing constraints.

You will lead shop-floor prove-outs, mentor other programmers, and champion continuous improvement in cycle time, tooling, and quality.

Qualifications

• Completed technical apprenticeship with further qualification as Technician or Master.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• We are unable to sponsor a employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Define and own CNC machining strategies for large components.
• Develop, program, simulate, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis centers.
• Lead shop-floor prove-out and optimization; troubleshoot programs.
• Act as senior technical authority for CNC programming.
• Drive continuous improvement: cycle time, tooling, quality.
• Develop and deploy best-practice machining concepts and standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Process capability

In-process probing

Machining optimization

High-volume machining

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Master technician

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC invites a Senior CNC Programmer to own machining strategies for high-value components such as engine parts. You will develop, program, simulate, and optimize multi‑axis CNC programs, ensuring conformance with design intent, tolerances, and manufacturing constraints.

You will lead shop-floor prove-outs, mentor other programmers, and champion continuous improvement in cycle time, tooling, and quality.