Senior Swiss CNC Setup & Programming Leader

MZN Management Group, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

MZN Management Group, LLC, based in Detroit, MI, seeks an experienced Swiss CNC Setup/Programmer to lead complete Swiss machining setups, write and optimize programs, and drive process improvements for new product launches. The role demands hands-on independence and collaboration with Engineering and Quality.

The candidate will optimize cycle times, tool life, and efficiency while ensuring first-run validation and robust setup documentation. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented position.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Swiss CNC setup and programming experience.
• Proficiency with machine-level programming and offline CAM software.
• Understanding of tooling, offsets, fixturing, and machining optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting complex machining and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete Swiss CNC setups from scratch, including tooling, offsets, prove-outs, and first-run validation.
• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using machine controls and offline CAM software.
• Execute complex machine changeovers and troubleshoot setup and tooling issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on new product launches, first-article inspections, and process improvements.
• Improve cycle times, tool life, throughput, and machining efficiency while minimizing scrap.
• Maintain accurate setup documentation, tooling lists, and program records.

Skills

Swiss CNC setup

Swiss CNC programming

Offline CAM software

Tooling and fixturing

Machining optimization

Troubleshooting complex machining

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAM software

Machine controls

Job description

MZN Management Group, LLC, based in Detroit, MI, seeks an experienced Swiss CNC Setup/Programmer to lead complete Swiss machining setups, write and optimize programs, and drive process improvements for new product launches. The role demands hands-on independence and collaboration with Engineering and Quality.

The candidate will optimize cycle times, tool life, and efficiency while ensuring first-run validation and robust setup documentation. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented position.