Sr. CNC Programmer Engineering Specialist

About the Team:

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities - from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

About the Role:

• Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining to bring the department into AS9100D compliance
• Recommend, purchase, and coordinate implementation of new machines including installation, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance.
• Produce reports, procedures, and manuals to document results to mature development processes for production
• Prepare/Manage document packages for machining/fabrication (e.g. machining layouts, machine programs and equipment setup/operation procedures). Review drawings for manufacturability and create/manage manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications.
• Design tooling and fixtures required for machining components.
• Create & Manage CNC programming code, utilization, and storage.

About You:

• Minimum 8 Years of progressive and related CNC Machining experience required
• 3D & 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
• Knowledge of subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals as well as experience programming large multi-axis lathes and mills
• Experience with CNC programming using NX CAM software, Fanuc, Siemens controller and basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Nice to haves but not required:

• Knowledge of basic geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Experience writing routine correspondence
• Experience adapting to new technologies, troubleshooting technological problems, using technology to increase productivity, and keeping technical skills up to date
• Experience looking for ways to improve/promote quality and demonstrating accuracy/thoroughness. Ability to take ownership of entire manufacturing process from start to finish