Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Advanced CNC Programmer

Job Number: 354590

Category: -MFG & Supply Chain SBU

Description: Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Advanced CNC Programmer

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76196

Area Code: 817, 682

Pay Rate: $45.00-$65.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in CAD-based programming and model-based manufacturing to optimize CNC machining processes and part fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturability, material properties, and tooling design, ensuring efficient production of hard and soft material components. This role plays a critical part in improving dimensional accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities:

CNC Programming & Validation

• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for aerospace components.

• Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.

• Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.

Process Optimization & Material Understanding

• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and material properties to refine programming.

• Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and aerospace tolerances.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.

• Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.

• Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

• Proficiency in MasterCAM.

• Experience with CAD design and its direct impact on manufacturability.

• Hands-on experience with VERICUT for CNC program validation & simulation.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tooling design, and aerospace tolerances.

• Experience machining hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.

• US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 5-7 axis CNC programming for complex aerospace parts.

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and tooling processes.

• Proficiency in Solidworks and/or CATIA.

• Experience with Digital Manufacturing tools such as Dassault DELMIA / 3DExperience.

Why Join Us*

This is a unique opportunity to apply CAD and CNC programming expertise to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing. If you have a strong background in programming, materials, and tooling, we encourage you to apply!

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $45.00-65.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.

EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans

Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!

Location: Fort Worth , TX

Minimum Experience (yrs): 5+

Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...)

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