Overview As a CNC Prototyping Engineer, you own end-to-end machining of aerospace prototypes, steering CNC programming, setup, and production to deliver precision parts on time. You'll act as the machining authority, partnering with design and manufacturing teams to drive manufacturability and scalable prototyping processes. You will manage multiple builds, set quality and throughput standards, and mentor peers while leading continuous-improvement initiatives. This fast-paced role challenges you to balance rapid turnaround with sustained build quality and to shape hardware development across the organization.
Compensation / Benefits- sign-on payments
- RSUs
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- parental leave
Responsibilities- Program, set up, and machine complex aerospace prototypes on multi-axis mills, lathes, and mill-turn equipment to print and schedule
- Develop advanced machining strategies with CAM software, optimizing tool paths, fixturing, and sequencing for quality and speed
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Design engineering to feedback manufacturability and translate designs into producible prototypes
- Prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent prototyping requests, managing machine time, tooling, and materials
- Lead continuous improvement across the machine shop, establishing and owning scalable processes to boost throughput and reduce cycle time
- Create and maintain machining documentation, work instructions, and process specifications for repeatable execution
- Inspect and validate machined components, troubleshoot quality issues, and drive corrective actions to root cause
- Respond to urgent test/engineering requests while maintaining build quality and schedule integrity
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent field
- Experience with continuous improvement processes
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- 5+ years of machine shop experience operating complex CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, mill-turn, EDM, or equivalent)
- Expert knowledge of HyperMILL, ESPRIT, or equivalent CAM systems
- 2+ years overseeing continuous improvement initiatives with ownership to conclusion
- Frequent ability to move lab equipment and materials up to 40 pounds
- Ability to visually inspect and discern fine detail in precision components
- Mentoring machinists or prototyping engineers
- Strong verbal and written communication across engineering disciplines
- Attention to detail and high standards of execution
- HyperMILL
- ESPRIT
- Siemens NX
