Senior Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming (Aerospace)

Build What Powers the Future of Flight, Defense, and Space

We are hiring a Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer with strong Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAM programming experience for aerospace manufacturing.

This role involves 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC programming, toolpath development, and machining strategy for complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components. Work includes GD&T-driven manufacturing environments, CNC milling processes, simulation, and prove-outs.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Are you able to reliably commute to the work location?

Why This Role Matters

This is a true engineering ownership role—not a programming support function.

You will influence how complex aerospace components are manufactured from concept through production, directly impacting efficiency, quality, and capability.

What Great Looks Like Here

• You don’t just edit programs—you build them from scratch

• You understand machining behavior, not just toolpaths

• You thrive solving real problems on the shop floor

• You’ve worked in high-precision or aerospace environments

What You’ll Do

• CNC programming using Siemens NX (NX Unigraphics)

• Develop 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC programs

• Interpret blueprints and GD&T

• Drive tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and cutting strategy 

• Support simulation, prove-outs, and troubleshooting

• Improve cycle time and machining efficiency

• Create setup sheets and process documentation

• Support AS9100 aerospace quality standards

Requirements

• 5+ years CNC programming experience (3-axis minimum)

• Siemens NX (Unigraphics) experience – required

• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading 

• Experience building programs from scratch

• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials

Preferred

• 5-axis CNC programming experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience

• Mastercam or AutoCAD experience

• Lean / continuous improvement experience

• ERP/MRP system exposure

Why DRT Aerospace

• Work on high-impact aerospace and defense programs

• Advanced CNC machining technology and metrology systems

• Strong focus on Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation

• Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture

• Career growth into:

  • Manufacturing Engineer

  • Advanced Manufacturing / Automation roles

Let’s Talk

If you want to work on programs that matter—and bring aerospace components from concept to precision production—this is your opportunity.

Apply today and help us build what powers the world.