Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Programmer- Defense
Michael Page International
- Norwood, MA
- Today
- $110,000–$140,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
A successful Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer should have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline. You'll work with massive, highly engineered components, advanced multi-axis machining centers, and a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment that is being built from the ground up.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Norwood, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer
We are partnering with a rapidly growing defense manufacturer that produces some of the most complex propulsion components supporting critical U.S. naval programs. This is not a typical CNC programming role. You'll work with massive, highly engineered components, advanced multi-axis machining centers, and a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment that is being built from the ground up.
Job Description
Program and optimize complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining operations for large-scale precision components supporting critical defense applications.
Develop fully associative CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM while supporting a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment.
Validate and simulate machining processes using advanced verification tools to ensure efficiency, quality, and first-pass success.
Collaborate with machinists, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to drive continuous process improvements and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
Support the development of digital manufacturing standards, workflows, automation initiatives, and PLM integration efforts.
Improve tooling strategies, machine utilization, cycle times, and overall production performance.
Provide hands-on shop floor support during machine prove-outs, troubleshooting, first-article inspections, and process validation activities.
Play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations by helping build and enhance next-generation CNC programming and digital manufacturing systems.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline
Equivalent combinations of education and significant CNC programming experience will be considered
Strong CNC programming and manufacturing engineering background
Experience with multi-axis machining environments
Knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
Strong technical communication and documentation skills
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Confidential Security Clearance
What's on Offer
Work on complex, large-scale precision components that directly support national defense programs
Play a key role in building a next-generation digital manufacturing ecosystem
Influence company-wide programming standards, workflows, and manufacturing technologies
Collaborate with industry-leading software and technology partners
Gain exposure to advanced simulation, automation, PLM, and machining technologies
High-impact role with significant technical ownership and career growth potential
Opportunity to shape the future state of manufacturing rather than simply maintain existing processes
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.