CNC Applications Manager

The CNC Applications Manager provides technical leadership for CNC programming machining-process development tooling applications workholding machine prove-outs and manufacturing optimization. This role develops reliable and efficient machining solutions for complex tight-tolerance components across multi-axis milling turning horizontal machining centers as well as mill-turn machining centers.

The position works closely with engineering production quality machinists programmers suppliers and equipment vendors to improve safety quality delivery cycle time tool life and machine utilization. The role also provides hands-on shop-floor support trains CNC personnel standardizes programming practices and leads continuous-improvement projects.

Responsibilities

CNC Programming and Process Development

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3- 4- and 5-axis machining centers CNC lathes and mill-turn machines.
• Use Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM software to create efficient CNC programs.
• Develop machining processes from drawing review through production release.
• Review engineering drawings models specifications tolerances and surface-finish requirements before releasing work to production.
• Apply appropriate machining strategies for complex geometries tight-tolerance components and difficult-to-machine materials.
• Maintain organized CNC program setup tooling and process-documentation libraries to support repeatability and revision control.

Tooling and Applications Management

• Lead the selection and application of cutting tools toolholders coatings inserts and machining strategies.
• Evaluate new tooling technologies and machining methods for improvements in productivity tool life surface finish dimensional control and process reliability.
• Standardize successful tooling applications across applicable machines and product families.
• Develop tooling packages setup sheets tool lists and standardized cutting-data recommendations.
• Analyze CNC programs and production processes to identify non-value-added motion inefficient toolpaths excessive handling unnecessary tool changes and avoidable machine delays.
• Lead cycle-time reduction projects while protecting dimensional accuracy surface finish process capability and product integrity.
• Improve machine utilization through better program structure setup methods workholding tooling and machining strategies.
• Establish baseline conditions and document measurable results from process-improvement projects.

CNC Setup Prove-Out and Shop-Floor Support

• Provide hands-on support during CNC setup first-run prove-out first-piece inspection and production launch.
• Troubleshoot CNC programming tooling setup dimensional surface-finish and machining-performance problems.
• Respond to production issues that could affect safety quality delivery or machine uptime.
• Coordinate corrective actions with machinists programmers manufacturing engineers maintenance personnel and quality representatives.
• Modify CNC programs and machining methods when necessary to stabilize production and prevent recurring problems.
• Support root-cause analysis for machining-related nonconformances and process failures.

• Technical Leadership and Training

• Provide technical direction to CNC programmers setup personnel machinists and manufacturing support employees.
• Train employees in Mastercam CNC programming setup practices tooling applications troubleshooting and process-development methods.
• Develop programming standards templates checklists and best practices.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for advanced CNC machining applications.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on CNC manufacturing experience in programming setup prove-out troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Advanced proficiency with Mastercam or comparable CAD/CAM software. Including deburring
• Demonstrated experience with 3- 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers and lathes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings CAD models tolerances and machining specifications.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools holders coatings speeds feeds and machining parameters.
• Experience machining complex precision or tight-tolerance components.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time