Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Manufacturing / Engineering

Location: Buffalo, New York (East Aurora)

Salary: $100,000–$115,000

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Overview

Join our Military Aircraft Group’s Prismatic Manufacturing team and play a key role in producing high-precision aerospace components. This position combines hands-on CNC programming with process development and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize CNC milling processes for new and existing parts

Create CNC programs and detailed manufacturing instructions

Define operations, tooling, gauging, and machine requirements

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, workholding, and inspection issues on the shop floor

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and efficiency

Review drawings and recommend design improvements

Support program prove-outs and production readiness

Estimate setup/run times and support cost proposals

Mentor junior engineers and lead process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience

6+ years of relevant manufacturing/CNC programming experience

Strong CNC milling expertise, including multi-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers

Hands-on machine setup and operation experience

Great benefits!