Machine Programmer III
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Job Description
Machine Programmer III
Prescreen Questions
- Software & Verification: Please describe your NC programming experience. Include details regarding your experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and program verification tools like Vericut.
- Materials & Machining: Describe your experience developing machining strategies and creating custom tooling/fixtures for difficult-to-machine alloys like Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum
- Drafting & Tolerancing: Can you share examples of applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 while reading complex engineering blueprints
- DFMA & Setup: Describe your process for establishing feeds, speeds, and setup sheets that enable first article success on tight-tolerance parts.
- Please describe your experience applying AI to CNC programming.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for the development and modification of NC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines supporting various spaceflight systems. You will contribute to all aspects of producing accurate programs and setup sheets, enabling first article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts.You will play a role in the broader mission of human spaceflight and are expected to bring dedicated commitment and close attention to detail in support of safe and repeatable operations.We are looking for someone who will apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Create NC programs for CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis mills, multi-axis lathes, and VTLs to ensure engineering requirements are met
- Develop machining strategies to translate design data into machined hardware
- Develop and manage setup sheets
- Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists
- Design custom tools and fixtures as needed
- Provide DFM/DFMA feedback
- Drive process improvements in both machining operations and administrative workflows
- Conduct product acceptance in accordance with company policy
- Maintain configuration control on files and job records
- Work safely within an industrial environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- CNC and CNC machine
- Siemens NX / Unigraphics
- Vericut or equivalent program verification software
- Minimum 7 years of NC programming experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994
- Experience with tool and fixture design
- Setup sheet creation and management
- Cutter selection and custom cutter design as needed
- Feed and speed calculations
- Experience machining Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys
- Familiarity with DFMA principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with precision hand tools and personal computers
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mastercam 2017 or higher is a plus
- Machinist experience
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