Senior Manufacturing Engineer/5-Axis CNC Programmer

Located in Sarasota, FL

Salary: $100,000-$115,000+, DOE

We are partnered with a family owned machining company hiring for a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer/5-Axis CNC Programmer to join their precision machining team. This is a hands-on engineering position responsible for programming, proving out, setting up, and optimizing complex precision components, with a primary focus on the Mori NTX Mill-Turn platform. This individual will own projects from blueprint through production while supporting continuous improvement across the shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program complex precision components for 5-axis CNC machining and mill-turn applications.
• Program, prove out, optimize, and troubleshoot Mori NTX Mill-Turn machines.
• Support additional platforms including Grob, Enshu, various 3-axis mills, and CNC lathes.
• Develop machining processes from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Perform machine setups, first article prove-outs, inspections, and production validation.
• Run and inspect your own parts to ensure program accuracy and quality.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Collaborate with machinists and production personnel to successfully launch new jobs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, quality, and process issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• 10–20+ years of CNC machining/programming experience preferred.
• Extensive experience with 5-axis CNC programming.
• Strong experience programming Mori NTX Mill-Turn machines preferred.
• Ability to independently create machining programs from blueprints.
• Hands-on setup, prove-out, and first article experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with tooling selection, process development, and fixture design.
• Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances on precision components.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Fusion 360 and/or PartMaker CAM software.

Preferred Background:

• Precision machining environment.
• Aerospace, medical, or other high-precision manufacturing.
• Multi-axis mill-turn machining.
• Continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimization.

Why Join Our Team

• Established, locally owned precision manufacturer.
• State-of-the-art machining technology.
• Technically challenging and rewarding work.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on manufacturing operations.
• Stable organization with long-term career growth.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Salary: $100,000-$115,000+, depending on experience

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