CNC Applications Engineer, Medical Devices

You start your morning reviewing a new implant design. By 9 a.m., you’re translating that model into efficient NC code for a multi-axis mill. After lunch, you’re on the floor proving out a first-article on a Swiss-style lathe, collaborating with Quality Engineering to finalize a Process Control Plan and a Manufacturing Inspection Plan. Before the day ends, you’ve tuned feeds and speeds on a grinding cell, standardized a legacy program to current best practices, and queued up tooling trials that could shave minutes off cycle time across multiple sites. This is a day in the life of our CNC Applications Engineer.

• Program and optimize CNC equipment across milling, turning, and grinding operations—including multi-spindle, multi-axis, and Swiss-style platforms—supporting complex medical devices, implants, and instruments at multiple facilities.
• Interpret drawings, 3D models, and sketches to determine cut strategies, select tooling, and set machine parameters (speeds/feeds) aligned with shop processes, customer specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Partner in process development and DFM with internal and external teams to drive new product introduction and continuous improvement.
• Revise and refine programs to remove errors and omissions, incorporate new tooling and methods, and accelerate throughput to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering to support creation of Process Control Plans, Manufacturing Inspection Plans, and gaging/fixturing requirements.
• Set up machines to run first-article and short-run NPI parts, with occasional small production runs when needed.
• Design fixtures for post-processing operations.
• Follow and champion the TOMZ Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in a technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of CNC programming and machine setup experience in medical device manufacturing or a closely related industry.
• Deep knowledge of NC code, tooling, and end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM; SolidWorks and Esprit preferred.
• Strong blueprint literacy and GD&T application skills.
• Clear, effective communication with stakeholders at all levels—internal teams and external partners.
• Proven ability to apply logic and sound reasoning to complex technical challenges.

• Able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; team lift or mechanical assist required for items over 50 pounds.
• Work around oil, grease, occupational noise, cleaning solvents, dust, metal particles, sparks, coolant, and sharp-edged materials; PPE such as safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, cut-resistant or chemical-resistant gloves, and engineering controls may be required.
• Perform keyboard entries with possible frequent use of a computer.