Lead CNC Programmer

Lead CNC ProgrammerMason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as , , , and — for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: and components.Title:CNC ProgrammarJob Family:ProductionReports to:Manufacturing ManagerFLSA StatusNon exemptEEOC Class: Craft WorkerSummaryThe Lead CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for multi-axis machining operations while providing technical leadership to programmers and machinists. This position drives continuous improvement, process optimization, tooling strategy, fixture design, and manufacturing efficiency to support aerospace and defense production requirements. The Lead CNC Programmer serves as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and machining processes.Position DutiesEssential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:Lead and mentor CNC Programmers and Machinists.Establish programming standards and best practices.Review and approve CNC programs prior to production release.Lead process improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction and setup reduction.Develop and maintain tooling, fixture, and programming standards.Support capacity planning and machining strategy.Participate in DFM reviews with Engineering.Lead root cause investigations related to machining issues.Support implementation of automation, probing, and lights-out machining.Coordinate programming priorities and workload across the department.Lead and mentor CNC programmers and machinists.Establish programming standards and best practices.Review and approve CNC programs before release.Coordinate programming priorities and workload.Drive setup reduction and cycle time improvements.Lead DFM reviews with Engineering.Develop tooling and fixture standards.Support root cause and corrective action activities.Train programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.Support machine utilization and capacity improvement initiatives.Other duties as assignedQualificationsEducation & Experience:10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.Solid Modeling: 3 years (Required)3+ years leadership or mentoring experience.Aerospace/AS9100 experience preferred.Vericut experience preferredUse of SolidWorks and Cimco editor is a plusAble to trouble shoot programming errors and make CNC's run more efficientlyKnowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi axis machinesStrong problem-solving skillsAttention to detailAbility to read blueprints and advance GD&T knowledgeGood machining practice and knowledge of speeds and feeds.Cutting technique for stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials requiredExperience with working with castings is a plusMust have knowledge of CNC G-codes and M-codes.Knowledge of Renishaw probing useKnowledge of HAAS and Fanuc controlGeneral computer skills, including Microsoft officeStrong Shop Math; analytic geometry, algebra and trigonometryHigh school diploma or GEDPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate machineryReaches, bends, twists Regularly lift 30-50 poundsRegularly perform repetitive tasksRegularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accuratelySpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.CMason is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disabilityPI1943c4177029-31181-40952865