The Senior Machining Process Engineer provides technical and production support, process development, and optimization across Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine programs. This role spans NPI, Repair, and OEM operations — leading project teams to deliver new designs, repairs, and processes while driving measurable business impact through Lean methodologies.
What You'll Do
- Write and prove out CNC programs (3-, 4-, 5-axis mills, lathes, mill/turn, EDM) from drawings or CAD models
- Design or direct fixture and tooling solutions that make programs production-ready
- Drive first-article validation and troubleshoot the inevitable hiccups during production transfer
- Optimize existing programs — cut cycle times, extend tool life, tighten precision
- Own process documentation and program control; the shop runs on approved, current files
- Support daily floor meetings and protect customer delivery dates
- Model components in 3D for programming and fixture design
- Present work clearly to anyone from machinists to executives
- Develop junior engineers and technical staff
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering — or an AAS in Machining/Machine Tool Technology with relevant CNC or machining certifications.
- 7+ years in Aerospace or Power Generation
- Strong CNC programming chops — Mastercam and Siemens NX preferred
- Preferred knowledge of aerospace materials (nickel, titanium, stainless, aluminum) and how to machine them
- Hands-on with CMM, laser/white-light scanning, and precision gaging
- Solid GD&T and drawing interpretation skills
- Familiarity with airfoil manufacturing end-to-end — casting through inspection
- FANUC/Siemens controls, macro programming, and probing experience: a real plus
- FAA PMA and RS-DER knowledge is a plus
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