# CNC Programmer/Engineer II

**Company**: American Honda Motor Company
**Location**: Santa Clarita, California
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $101,000.00 - $151,500.00
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4744011

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## Description

The CNC Programmer/Engineer II role at American Honda Motor Company involves developing advanced multi-axis CNC programs and manufacturing processes for complex, close-tolerance components supporting high-performance racing engine programs.

The ideal candidate combines advanced CNC programming expertise with hands-on machining, fixture and tooling design, process improvement, and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain advanced Mastercam multi-axis CNC programs for complex, close-tolerance components.

- Translate engineering drawings, 2D/3D models, and specifications into accurate machining processes.

- Develop tooling, fixtures, cutting strategies, setup documentation, and manufacturing standards.

- Support program prove-out, machine setup, inspection, and component conformance.

- Optimize machining processes, cycle times, and workflow to improve quality and reduce scrap, waste, and cost.

- Partner with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve machining issues and implement continuous improvements.

- Design fixtures, tooling, and gauges based on engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.

- Develop CNC programs and processes to manufacture and implement tooling and fixtures.

- Evaluate cutting tools and coordinate with suppliers to optimize machining performance.

- Set up and operate CNC machines, including fixtures, tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and compensation.

- Perform first-article and finished-part inspections using precision measuring equipment and engineering drawings.

- Prove out and edit CNC programs, replace tooling, and monitor machining of prototype and production components.

- Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and program issues and implement corrective solutions.

- Maintain CNC equipment and ensure machines and work areas are clean and properly maintained.

Qualifications:

- Two-year technical degree in CNC Programming with at least five years of relevant experience, or at least seven years of experience programming in a multi-axis CNC milling environment.

- Minimum of five years of CAD/CAM and CNC programming experience involving complex, close-tolerance components.

- Advanced experience using Mastercam to develop CNC programs, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.

- Demonstrated experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining methods.

- Strong knowledge of CNC machine setup, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding, offsets, and compensation.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, 3D models, and GD&T.

- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.

- Experience with CNC verification software such as VERICUT.

- Ability to troubleshoot programs, tooling, machining processes, and equipment-related issues.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet demanding quality and delivery requirements with minimal supervision.

- Effective written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills.

- Experience supporting motorsports, aerospace, prototype, or other high-performance manufacturing environments.

- Experience with CATIA V5, AMG software, and Fanuc controls.

- Experience designing or modifying CAD models for machining applications.

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methods.

- Experience generating technical reports and presenting manufacturing recommendations.

## Skills

### Required
- Mastercam
- CAD/CAM
- CNC programming
- machining
- fixture design
- tooling design
- process improvement
- problem-solving
- communication

### Nice to have
- CATIA V5
- AMG software
- Fanuc controls
- VERICUT
- lean manufacturing
- continuous-improvement methods

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