Senior NX CAM Programmer for 5-Axis Aerospace Milling

NYWDS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NYWDS in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Siemens NX CAM Programmer to develop, optimize, and standardize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling on Grob, Kitamura, Okuma, Mazak, and Haas machines. You will design robust toolpaths and post-processor setups that ensure tight tolerances for aerospace components and maintain repeatability across job families.

The role emphasizes process optimization, documentation, and collaboration with engineering, machinists, and quality teams to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years CNC programming experience with multi-axis milling
• Advanced expertise in Siemens NX CAM for complex multi-axis toolpaths and post-processing
• Proven experience programming 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers
• Deep understanding of machining tight-tolerance aerospace components
• Expert understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and translating requirements to stable processes
• Experience machining high-strength and aluminum alloys
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, coatings, and tool life optimization
• Experience developing setup docs, tool lists, and standardized processes
• Ability to analyze and optimize machining processes using data
• Understanding of workholding principles for complex geometries

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs in Siemens NX CAM for complex components with tight tolerances.
• Program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling across Grob, Kitamura, Okuma, Mazak, Haas.
• Establish and maintain programming standards and documentation structure.
• Create setup docs, tool lists, setup sheets, and process notes for repeatability.
• Analyze and refine machining processes for stability, cycle time, and tool life.
• Select and validate cutting tools and fixturing for production.
• Manage NX post-processors across all platforms.
• Apply data-driven methods to improve machining performance.

Skills

NX CAM

Siemens NX CAM

Multi-axis milling

CNC programming

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Post-processing

Tooling knowledge

Data-driven optimization

Documentation writing

AS9100 aerospace

Tools

NX Post-Processor tuning

Grob

Mazak

Haas

Okuma

Kitamura

Job description

NYWDS in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Siemens NX CAM Programmer to develop, optimize, and standardize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling on Grob, Kitamura, Okuma, Mazak, and Haas machines. You will design robust toolpaths and post-processor setups that ensure tight tolerances for aerospace components and maintain repeatability across job families.

The role emphasizes process optimization, documentation, and collaboration with engineering, machinists, and quality teams to drive continuous