Senior CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Allient LLC.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a Senior Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC programming for multi‑axis milling and turning, interpret complex drawings, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability.

You will select tooling, set up lean workflows, mentor junior staff, SMED and lean initiatives, NPI prototype programs, and maintain CNC libraries while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years of CNC programming experience with aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Proficient in G-code and multi-axis machining (3-, 4-, and 5-axis).
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, CATIA, or Fusion 360.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Lean, SMED, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis milling and turning.
• Interpret complex drawings, blueprints, and specifications for accurate machining.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and reduce cycle times.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Conduct first article inspections and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in CNC programming, setup, and machining processes.
• Train and mentor junior programmers, engineers, operators, and machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Mentoring/leadership

G-code expertise

Multi-axis machining (3-5 axis)

Troubleshooting

ERP/MES familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

CATIA

Fusion 360

Job description

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a Senior Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC programming for multi‑axis milling and turning, interpret complex drawings, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability.

You will select tooling, set up lean workflows, mentor junior staff, SMED and lean initiatives, NPI prototype programs, and maintain CNC libraries while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.