Manufacturing Engineer IV--Job ID: 4004

Manufacturing Engineer IV--Job ID: 4004

We’re Hiring: CNC Programmer – VTL & 5-Axis Machining

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Shift: 1st Shift

Focus: CNC Programming, Shop Support & Process Development

Bill Rate: $56/ hr

Work Model: Onsite

Contract Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Possible extension)

Hours: 40 hours/week

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in VTL and 5-axis milling, including 3 2 and simultaneous 5-axis machining. This role supports programming, process development, and shop-floor operations for large-format machining equipment.

Must-Have Qualification

• At least 4 years of experience in CNC programming using a graphical CAM system.
• Siemens NX CAM experience is preferred, and candidates with this experience will receive priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs using NX CAM or other CAM software for multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and/or EDM.
• Support machining equipment including:
• Large Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs) up to 2.5 meters.
• Large Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs) up to 2.5 meters.
• Large head-head gantry 5-axis machines.
• Large vertical multipurpose turning/grinding machines.
• Verify new CNC programs using Vericut before shop-floor release.
• Incorporate Renishaw on-machine probing cycles for part and process validation, including error trapping.
• Create programs following established standards and qualified machining parameters.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers and train operators during new or rebuilt machine startup and process improvements.
• Provide daily CNC programming and troubleshooting support to shop-floor operators.
• Support tooling and fixturing requirements for CNC machine tools.
• Develop and maintain CNC-related workstation instructions.
• Initiate and lead improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating 5-axis CNC programs using a CAM system, preferably NX.
• At least 1 year of experience with advanced machine controls, including macros/subroutines, Renishaw probing routines, variable-based programming, and closed-loop machining (CLM).
• Strong hands-on machinist experience, including setting up and proving out complex first-piece programs.
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances on large-format equipment, accounting for part deflection, work hardening, and thermal stability.
• Extensive experience machining nickel-based superalloys such as Inconel, Rene, and Hastelloy in heavy-duty gas turbine or aerospace applications.
• Experience with Vericut or other CNC verification and machine simulation software.
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, and Siemens controls.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, geometry, and trigonometry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work independently or collaboratively.