About Pursuit Aerospace 

Pursuit Aerospace is the largest privately held aerospace manufacturers in the world. We are a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

We have grown through our relentless focus on developing single piece flow lines and our ability to do Kaizen. Kaizen means change for the betterment of others and is a structured way of improving processes to deliver the best quality parts in the world to our customers.

At Pursuit, you are joining a best in the world manufacturing team, and we will teach you The Pursuit Way.

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer Candidate. You will have the opportunity to work with an experience and highly motivated team.

At Pursuit Aerospace, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. As an aerospace company with defense contracts, we adhere to strict regulatory requirements, including those related to security and compliance. Therefore, we prioritize hiring individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to ensure alignment with our contractual obligations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our dedication to excellence and uphold the values of integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Engineering: Able to determine a sequence of operations for NPI parts, support/improve flow for existing products, create and update routings, operation sketches, PFMEAs, perform capacity analysis, evaluate process capabilities and troubleshoot CNC processes (either turning or EDM/Milling)
• CNC Knowledge: Leverage experience with various CNC machines including lathes, milling, EDM and others to support existing products families & NPI, able to identify/select machine replacements to maintain existing machine capabilities.
• Programming: Develop CNC programs using machine controls and NX CAD/CAM software.
• Tooling Solutions: Design tooling solutions for material removal (custom tool holders for clearances, special part features) and work holding/fixturing (pie jaws, rings, clamps, covers, etc.) to optimize machining processes and account for part movement.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to team members and collaborate with engineers to meet mistake proofing standards, as well as quality and production targets.
• Process Optimization: Review and improve existing programs for efficiency and quality.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of CNC paths, features, and tooling information for traceability.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for productivity enhancements and participate in improvement initiatives.
• Training Support: Assist in training initiatives to develop team skills.
• Problem Solving: Address manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis

Qualifications:

Skills:

• Teamwork and Initiative: Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Communication and Organization: Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Technical Expertise: Must be proficient in CNC Turning or EDM/Milling machining processes (Machine selection, tool selection, work holding selection, setup knowledge, process troubleshooting).
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in troubleshooting technical issues.

Education and/or Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at an ABET accredited school, or in absence of a degree, 8 years of relevant CNC programming experience.
• For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience in CNC programming or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T on blueprints, process specifications, and technical drawings in Aerospace or comparable regulated Industry.
• Experience with CNC Turning or EDM/Milling machining processes.
• Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret blueprints and sketches accurately.

At Pursuit Aerospace we dream big, get stuff done and like to have fun!

Full time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with an Employer Match and more!

Pursuit Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuit Aerospace has an anti-hate policy in place, along with strong company culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. 

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