CNC Applications Engineering Lead - Multi-Axis Machining
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ilocatumDayton (OH)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$80,000 to $100,000 per year
About the role
CNC Applications Engineering Lead, Multi-Axis Machining
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Travel:
Regional, up to 25%Pay: $80,000 to $100,000 per year
Stay close to the machines while leading an applications engineering team, solving tough machining challenges and getting new CNC equipment into production for customers.
Must-Haves
Strong hands-on experience with CNC machining centers, lathes, and other advanced platforms
Experience in CNC Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or CNC Programming
Strong knowledge of G-code, tooling, workholding, feeds and speeds, and process optimization
Experience with at least one major CNC control, such as Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak, OSP, or Haas
Working knowledge of multi-axis machining
Experience developing processes from print through production
Experience mentoring or training engineers, programmers, or machinists
High-precision and complex part machining experience
Ability to travel regionally up to 25%
What You'll Do:
Serve as the technical lead and senior resource for the CNC applications engineering team
Mentor Applications Engineers on programming, troubleshooting, and best practices
Coordinate team priorities, customer projects, installations, demos, and training
Lead complex applications projects and act as the escalation point
Develop and optimize CNC machining processes, tooling, workholding, and cycle times
Support machine installations, prove-outs, and runoffs
Evaluate customer parts, prints, and tolerances to build effective machining solutions
Support Sales with test cuts, demos, and benchmarking
Deliver customer training on machine operation and programming
Build applications standards, documentation, and workflows
Nice-to-Haves
5-axis, Swiss, or mill-turn experience
Fanuc control experience
CAM software and offline programming
Automation and peripheral equipment knowledge
Compensation and Benefits: $80,000 to $100,000 per year
About the Company:
Our client is an established CNC machine tool company with an experienced applications engineering team supporting manufacturers across the region.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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