Senior CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

DRT Holdings, LLC; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking a SR Machinist Programmer to support precision machining operations, develop CNC programs, and drive production success on the shop floor in Simpsonville, SC.

You will collaborate with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams to optimize processes, improve quality, and ensure on-time delivery in a growing aerospace facility. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus and benefits, with first shift hours 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience.
• Strong Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs and support program optimization using NX.
• Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements.
• Support first article prove-outs and production launches.
• Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor.
• Develop manufacturing estimates and job quotes for precision-machined components.
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Partner closely with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams.

Skills

Mastercam programming

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Shop-floor involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking a SR Machinist Programmer to support precision machining operations, develop CNC programs, and drive production success on the shop floor in Simpsonville, SC.

You will collaborate with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams to optimize processes, improve quality, and ensure on-time delivery in a growing aerospace facility. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus and benefits, with first shift hours 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.