Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!
We are actively seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join and grow in the PPG organization. Relocation assistance to the Santa Clarita, CA area is available. The Senior CAD/CAM Programmer works closely within engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support accurate and efficient CNC programs. The Senior CAD/CAM Programmer is comfortable with complex surfacing, contours, and tight tolerances.
Requirements: Develop highly efficient and repeatable programs for complex aerospace components. Utilize advanced programming skills to operate 3-5 axis mills, lathes and mill/turn machines, including expertise in Hermle, Doosan and Okuma systems.Plan manufacturing sequence from cradle-to-grave.Develop and maintain detailed setup sheets, sketches and manufacturing instructions.Design high-quality fixtures and tooling in support of new or existing programs. Collaborate with machinists in efficient set-ups and first article efforts.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, design, and optimize fixtures for streamlined manufacturing processes. Provide technical support and troubleshoot programming, technical and tooling issues for immediate resolution.Support with continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing processes.Knowledge, skills, and abilities
7+ years of programming and machining experience. High school diploma required.Siemens NX CAM, Hypermill or Mastercam advanced experience required.Must have a detailed, organized, and systematic approach to projects.Strong background with advanced CNC control functions (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc).Strong blueprint reading, shop math and GD&T skills.Familiar with industry-standard material and process specifications.Knowledgeable in cutter selection and modern manufacturing methods. Comfortable holding tight tolerances on high value parts.Experience with exotic or high-temp materials.Strong communication skills and working knowledge of MS Office products.Additive or 3D printing experience desired.Compensation
Compensation for this role is based on industry specific experience and demonstrated abilityRelocation
Relocation assistance to the Santa Clarita, CA area is available
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR . To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
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The Investment Casting Process Engineer will ensure all safety, production, quality, and plant processes are being correctly practiced and executed. Accurate and consistent communication with team leaders, managers, administrative staff, and upper management will be essential to the success of this position. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes within an aerospace and defense investment casting environment. This position supports daily production activities while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate has practical experience across key investment casting processes and works effectively on the shop floor with production, quality, and engineering teams.
Highlights and Benefits
Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hirePaid time off401(k) with company matchPaid holidaysTuition / professional development reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceOptional HSA with company contributionShort-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no costLimitless opportunity for advancement Requirements: Ensure compliance with safety policies and rulesMaintain and improve our die maintenance program; also perform die maintenance as neededEnsure paperwork is correct and complete per the AS9100D standardEnsure wax injection equipment function and output are according to specificationsComplete one continuous improvement per week in the wax department to drive the largest cost reductions first.Act as a resource for employees to resolve operational issues during the shiftDaily audit of wax ultrasound (UT) and X-ray complianceAssist teams to achieve existing goals in production and qualityProvide technical support on all wax equipmentHands-on training for new employees, troubleshooting problems as neededPerform other work-related duties as assignedPerform daily quality and process audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floorUpdate procedures/work instructions to reflect your proven and documented process changes and quality standardsPerform data analysis and daily scrap reviewal to identify process repeatabilityConduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements and document findingsDocument yields and present daily to management on a scheduled basisEnsure wax patterns meet quality standards by identifying deviations, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actionsCommunicate with finishing and injection department managers daily regarding pattern quality.Complete any additional tasks required by management as neededMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
B.A. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineWill consider three years minimum of wax injection operation or related experienceWorking knowledge of the investment casting process, including wax injection, and finishing.Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data tracking. Strong hands-on, shop-floor oriented mindset.Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken bilingual English / Spanish is a plusExcellent problem-solving skills: Six Sigma preferredThe company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Princeton Precision Group abides by applicable export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. All positions require access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a "U.S. Person" under relevant regulations.
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