Senior CNC Programmer

Job Summary
The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies for part fabrication, focusing on complex CNC programming and 5-axis milling. This role oversees production schedules, mentors junior programmers, and directs daily programming activities. The Senior CNC Programmer designs fixtures, selects tools, and creates efficient CNC programs while implementing training programs to enhance team skills. Additionally, the role involves proposing design improvements for cost and capacity optimization, standardizing and improving CNC operations, and ensuring parts are designed for manufacturability through collaboration with design and QA teams.

Essential Job Functions
• Develop manufacturing strategy for the fabrication of each part and then utilize the existing programmers to execute the strategy.
• Responsible for setting a schedule (programming, fixtures/tools fabrication or procurement) for all parts and providing status to Manufacturing Manager.
• Accountable for programmer execution to plans.
• Mentor and coach junior programmers.
• Direct the daily activity of the programmers.
• Develop CNC Programs for complex parts requiring 5 axis mills.
• Design complex fixtures.
• Identify CNC tools required to execute CNC programs in an efficient manner.
• Develop a training program for the programmers and technicians in order to develop their skills and abilities and establish backups.
• Propose product design improvements for cost reduction/yield or capacity improvement strategies.
• Implement control systems and standardize/improve CNC operations across SEDA.
• Perform manufacturability analysis for every part of the scope (review with Design/Product/QA). Define "Design for Manufacturability (DFM)" checklist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel specifictity
This position has interaction and responsibility for the Mexicali and Irvine, CA teams. Travel between Mexicali and Irvine (50%).

Additional description
Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle and feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Candidate skills & requirements
Required Competencies

Education/Experience
• Associates' Degree, trade school certificate, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10 or more years of related work experience.
• Experience as a CNC Programmer in the aerospace industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated experience with 5 axis mill, lathe, live tooling
• Experience with NX programming and Vericut
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills
• AutoCAD and CAD program experience
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of process improvement and lean six sigma tools
• GD&T and drawings interpretation
• Solid Works for tooling and product design

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
• Change agent
• Communication skills
• Ability to lead a team, manage and solve conflicts
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Customer oriented
• Integrity

Annual salary
$100,000 - $160,000

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)
Irvine

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years