Comp: $100,000–$140,000

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a direct hire CNC Programmer Applications Engineer position. This individual will develop and optimize CNC machining processes, create and validate CNC programs, and provide hands-on support to manufacturing operations while serving as a technical resource for process improvement, tooling, and advanced machining applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve machining processes for CNC milling, turning, and grinding operations
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX
• Generate tool paths for 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centers
• Verify CNC programs using Vericut simulation software
• Develop setup sheets, tooling lists, work instructions, and machining documentation
• Train and mentor machinists on setup procedures, programming best practices, and machining techniques
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues on the manufacturing floor
• Design and improve fixtures, work-holding, and gauging solutions
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to identify optimal cutting tools and machining strategies
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cycle time reduction, and cost savings
• Support quality investigations and corrective actions related to CNC programming and machining processes
• Perform time studies and review manufacturing routings and job costing standards
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Tool Makers, and Machinists to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
• Provide hands-on support to production while developing new machining processes and improving existing operations

Required Skills (Must Have):

• 7–10+ years of CNC machining experience in milling, turning, and/or grinding
• 5–7+ years of CNC programming experience
• Strong Siemens NX programming experience
• CAD/CAM proficiency
• Experience programming 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centers
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, machining strategies, and metal removal processes
• Experience supporting shop floor machining operations and troubleshooting production issues
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision machining
• Experience working within an AS9100 or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Vericut programming simulation experience
• FANUC controls experience
• Okuma controls experience
• Aerospace machining experience
• Gas turbine manufacturing experience
• Experience machining high-temperature superalloys
• Fixture, work-holding, and tooling design experience
• Experience in medical device, power generation, or other precision manufacturing industries