Description
Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CNC Programmer for its Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL.
The CNC Programmer will be responsible for shop floor technical support and co-authoring manufacturing process development with the ME department.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop Lathe, Mill/Turn, and 3 & 5-Axis CNC programs for machining complex aerospace and defense hardware in various materials.
- Create complete work packages consisting of CNC programs, machining operation setup sheets, tool lists, and related documentation.
- Provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
- Develop and manage manufacturing processes for CNC machined components.
- Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups in root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Design and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
- Solve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external parties.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Collaborate with project and team leaders to influence solution design and process approaches.
Basic Qualifications
- BS degree with 4-8 years of experience in a CNC machining environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of experience in offline CNC programming.
- Proficient in working with various materials.
- Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proven track record of solving complex technical issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Must be a US Citizen and possess a DOD Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NX Siemens, Surfcam & Solidworks.
- Experience with Renishaw probing and CNC Macro Programming.
- Experience with ERP and MES systems.
- Experience with large gantry and bridge mills, VTLs, and large lathes.
The pay range for this role is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.