Senior CNC Programming Engineer

FANUC America Corporation

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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401(k)

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Job summary

FANUC America Corporation is seeking a Senior CNC Programming Engineer for our MH facility to spearhead development, optimization, and maintenance of high-precision CNC programs for painting robot components.

You will mentor CNC programmers and machinists, drive process improvements, and lead integration of new technologies to boost efficiency and quality, partnering with engineering and production to align with facility goals.

Qualifications

Advanced CNC programming and toolpath optimization for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.
Must lead and mentor CNC programmers and machinists to improve processes.
Experience with FANUC controls and ensuring print conformance across complex parts.

Responsibilities

Lead development, testing, validation, and optimization of CNC programs for multi-axis mills and lathes.
Drive improvements to reduce cycle times, scrap, and ensure measurement against print specs.
Mentor junior engineers and machinists on Mastercam programming and machining best practices.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Process optimization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

FANUC ROBODRILLs

Mazak

Okuma

Job description

As our new Senior CNC Programming Engineer at our FANUC Materials Handling (MH) facility, you will lead be responsible for spearheading the development, optimization, and maintenance of advanced CNC programs producing high-precision paint robot components. You need to ensure parts are manufactured to exact print specifications using vertical and horizontal machining centers (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis) and other machine shop equipment, such as FANUC ROBODRILLs. You'll be involved in mentoring CNC programmers and machinists, driving strategic process improvements, and leading the integration of new technologies that enhance production efficiency and quality. You will partner with both engineering and production ensuring alignment between manufacturing processes with facility goals.

How It's Done

Advanced CNC Programming & Process Optimization

Lead the development, testing, validation, and optimization of complex CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers and basic 2 axis lathes up to multi axis lathes with live tooling, using Mastercam
Drive manufacturing process improvements to reduce cycle times and scrap, improve throughput, maintain repeatability, and ensure compliance with all print specifications

Tooling, Workholding & Tool Crib Management

Design and implement advanced fixtures, tooling, workholding, and custom cutting tool solutions to improve part stability, machining precision, and process capability
Maintain a metric-based tooling library and oversee tool crib operations to support high tool availability and production requirements

CNC Equipment Integration & Manufacturing Scalability

Lead the installation, programming, validation, and production integration of new CNC equipment, including FANUC ROBODRILL machining centers and FANUC controls
Contribute to equipment investment planning, process scalability initiatives, and long-term manufacturing growth strategies

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with process engineering, production, and quality teams to review manufacturability, resolve complex machining challenges, and ensure robust manufacturing processes that consistently achieve print and customer requirements

Documentation, Quality & Process Capability

Develop and standardize CNC programs, setup sheets, and work instructions in metric units using Mastercam
Ensure documentation supports First Article Inspection (FAI) and Final Product Inspection (FPI) requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on CPK/PPK, cost reduction, and process performance
Mentor CNC programmers, Machinist III personnel, and junior engineers on advanced Mastercam programming, FANUC controls, tooling strategies, and machining process optimization, fostering technical excellence and operational consistency

What You Need

Minimum eight years of applicable industry experience
Minimum 8 years' hands-on experience in CNC programming and machining with emphasis on 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers in precision manufacturing environments
Expertise in complex CNC programming and FANUC controls
Demonstrated leadership in process improvement initiatives and equipment integration projects

What Would Be Even Better

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Expert-level Mastercam programming capabilities with extensive experience supporting production on Mazak and Okuma-controlled CNC machining centers
Hands-on experience machining Delrin and 316 stainless steel, with expertise in machinability, tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and process optimization
Familiarity with metric-based manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, and inspection requirements supporting print compliance

It's Your Move

Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees: