Machine Shop Process Engineer / CAD/CAM Programmer

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Machine Shop Processing professional to join our team. In this role, you will be the critical link between our incoming orders, the shop floor, and our external partners. You will be responsible for evaluating blueprints, generating accurate manufacturing routings, and providing CAD/CAM support for our machinists. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on machining background coupled with robust programming and processing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process incoming jobs, determine optimal manufacturing methods, and generate detailed, step-by-step routings.
• Program complex prototype and one-off parts using CAD/CAM software.
• Review customer blueprints and models, utilizing a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure part compliance.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the shop floor, clearly communicating with machinists to troubleshoot setup or drawing questions.
• Liaise with outside vendors and outsourced manufacturing partners to clarify drawing specifications and resolve technical inquiries.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for job processing, data entry, and workflow organization.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Software: Mastercam proficiency is highly preferred. Must have solid working experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Technical Skills: Exceptional blueprint reading proficiency and a deep understanding of GD&T.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal machinists and external vendors.
• Attributes: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, custom-manufacturing environment.

When applying: Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your machining and Mastercam experience.

Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work on complex, challenging prototype parts for top-tier aerospace and defense clients.
Collaborative, experienced team environment.

We are a premier manufacturing machine shop specializing in high-precision prototype tooling and one-off parts for the aerospace and defense industries. We are currently experiencing significant growth and are looking to add a highly motivated process planner and programmer to our team to help scale our operations.