Aerospace NC Programming Engineer – Honeycomb Panels

Overview

Contract NC Programming Engineer developing CATIA V5 NC programs for aluminum and composite honeycomb panels used in business jet interiors. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $38–$58/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA. Pay rate: $38–$58/hour.

Due to client requirements, we are only able to consider U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace NC Programming Engineer to support a Completions operations team at a business aviation manufacturer. Working under minimal supervision, you will develop and release NC programs for machining aluminum and composite honeycomb panels used in custom aircraft interiors and cabinetry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and 3D models to determine optimal machining methods, machine selection, and material cut sizes
• Develop cutter motion logic per operation sequence, selecting proper spindle speeds and feed rates
• Program flat and contoured honeycomb panels for 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines
• Verify cutter paths and program accuracy using Vericut
• Create operator set-up sheets, flat pattern mylars, templates, and 2D CATIA tool drawings
• Coordinate with planners, tool designers, engineering, and the shop floor to finalize plans and troubleshoot programming issues
• Act as team lead when needed and help train junior engineers

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (client requirement)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of machining, planning, tool design, or related manufacturing experience, including 2+ years as an NC programming engineer
• Hands-on NC programming for 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining
• Experience programming and machining aluminum and composite honeycomb panels (flat and contoured)
• Highly proficient in CATIA V5 modeling, drafting, and NC Mill programming
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings

Preferred

• Aerospace or aircraft cabinet/interior manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with Northwood CNC machines
• Vericut experience