What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CNC Programmer position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
Job Description
Job Scope
The Senior CNC Programmer creates CNC code to produce medical devices on CNC equipment utilizing CAD/CAM software or manual programming methods during Process Development or Process Improvement for use in a Production environment.
Day Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize production programs using CAM software.
- Create and maintain production documentation.
- Mentor and train production machinists.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers to develop and refine manufacturing processes for new products.
- Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) development teams and validation activities.
- Assist in training and transitioning processes to production personnel.
- Troubleshoot and resolve setup and programming issues on the production floor.
- Support and guide CNC Programming Techs and CNC Programmers in NPI and production activities.
- Investigate, develop, and test custom tooling as needed.
- Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of CNC-related experience in manufacturing (medical device or regulated manufacturing preferred, but not required).
- Minimum of 5 years CAM experience or equivalent complex manual programming.
- Ideal candidate has Heidenhain and/or hyperMILL experience.
- Strong knowledge of advanced inspection techniques and systems.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines..
- Basic project management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in complex programming and machining assignments.
