Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – 5-Axis Machining

Industry: Aerospace, Defense & High-Complexity Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Role Overview

Our client is a high-complexity, engineering-driven precision manufacturing organization supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. The work centers on true 5-axis machining—tight tolerances, difficult materials, and NPI-heavy programs executed on world-class equipment.

This is not a desk-only CAM role. This role is for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who owns how parts are made from cradle to grave—from CAD model and machining strategy through validated production—while working directly on the shop floor during setups, prove-outs, and first-run builds.

If you are a well-rounded engineer who has made parts, programmed parts, and now leads how parts get made, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

• Program complex 5-axis CNC components using Siemens NX
• Develop, optimize, and validate advanced multi-axis toolpaths for high-complexity parts
• Support and troubleshoot CNC machines running Siemens and Heidenhain controls
• Lead CNC programming and process development for: New Product Introduction (NPI), First-article builds, Complex and repeat production programs
• Own machining processes end-to-end, from CAD model through validated production
• Define and optimize probing strategies to ensure accuracy and repeatability
• Design and refine fixturing and workholding solutions for complex multi‑axis machining
• Collaborate closely with machinists, quality, and engineering teams during setups and prove‑outs
• Optimize cycle time, tool life, process stability, and process repeatability
• Create, maintain, and standardize: Production‑ready CNC programs, Setup sheets and documentation, Engineering and machining standards
• Provide hands‑on shop‑floor support for troubleshooting and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of CNC programming and manufacturing experience
• Proven experience programming 5‑axis CNC machining centers
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (multi-axis, surfacing, complex toolpaths)
• Familiarity with Siemens and/or Heidenhain CNC controls
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high‑complexity machining environments
• Solid understanding of: GD&T, Fixturing and probing strategies, Material behavior and machinability

Work Environment & Expectations

• On‑site, shop‑floor–embedded engineering role
• Frequent interaction with machines, tooling, and production teams
• Mix of programming, engineering review, and hands‑on support
• Fast‑paced, NPI‑heavy environment with high accountability
• Safety‑first culture with strict adherence to PPE and safe‑work practices
• Brand‑new, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility
• Modern 5‑axis CNC and inspection equipment
• High‑visibility, mission‑critical aerospace and defense programs
• Direct access to leadership—engineering has a real voice
• Long‑term growth with a company scaling thoughtfully and correctly
• Relocation assistance available

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