Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Programmer- Defense

As a Manufacturing Engineer focused on CNC Programming, you will develop and optimize fully associative CNC programs within an integrated Siemens NX CAM and Teamcenter PLM environment. You'll help create the digital thread from engineering design through manufacturing execution while working closely with machinists, quality teams, software partners, and manufacturing leadership.

Client Details

We are partnering with a rapidly growing defense manufacturer that produces some of the most complex propulsion components supporting critical U.S. naval programs. This is not a typical CNC programming role. You'll work with massive, highly engineered components, advanced multi-axis machining centers, and a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment that is being built from the ground up.

Description

• Program and optimize complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining operations for large-scale precision components supporting critical defense applications.
• Develop fully associative CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM while supporting a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment.
• Validate and simulate machining processes using advanced verification tools to ensure efficiency, quality, and first-pass success.
• Collaborate with machinists, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to drive continuous process improvements and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Support the development of digital manufacturing standards, workflows, automation initiatives, and PLM integration efforts.
• Improve tooling strategies, machine utilization, cycle times, and overall production performance.
• Provide hands-on shop floor support during machine prove-outs, troubleshooting, first-article inspections, and process validation activities.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations by helping build and enhance next-generation CNC programming and digital manufacturing systems.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline
• Equivalent combinations of education and significant CNC programming experience will be considered
• Strong CNC programming and manufacturing engineering background
• Experience with multi-axis machining environments
• Knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Confidential Security Clearance

Job Offer

• Work on complex, large-scale precision components that directly support national defense programs
• Play a key role in building a next-generation digital manufacturing ecosystem
• Influence company-wide programming standards, workflows, and manufacturing technologies
• Collaborate with industry-leading software and technology partners
• Gain exposure to advanced simulation, automation, PLM, and machining technologies
• High-impact role with significant technical ownership and career growth potential
• Opportunity to shape the future state of manufacturing rather than simply maintain existing processes

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.