Senior Swiss-Type CNC Programming Specialist (Aerospace)

Nelson Numeric — A Sussek Machine Company

Join us in Bloomington, MN to lead advanced Swiss turning for flight-critical aerospace components. As the senior specialist, you’ll own the entire programming journey—from NPI and DFM collaboration through cutting strategy optimization and on-the-floor support—in a rigorous AS9100/ITAR environment.

A day in this role

1. Early on: Partner with quoting teams to provide DFM insights, create process plans, and establish tooling strategies for new aerospace parts (NPI).
2. Mid-morning focus: Develop, validate, and refine complex Swiss-type CNC programs, dialing in cutting parameters to boost throughput and repeatability.
3. Afternoon on the floor: Work side-by-side with setup machinists and operators to troubleshoot G-code, resolve machining challenges, and continuously improve toolpaths.
4. Quality & tooling, all day: Select cutting tools, trial emerging tooling technologies, uphold AS9100 and ITAR requirements, and support FAI/PPAP documentation.
5. Always improving: Lead Lean/Six Sigma efforts targeting shorter cycles and lower scrap while driving standard work and best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 5 to 10+ years programming CNC Swiss equipment; aerospace or medical device background is strongly preferred.
• Education: AAS in CNC Machining or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Technical mastery: Deep knowledge of Swiss-type machinery, advanced GD&T, and complex multi-axis machining.
• Software: High proficiency with CAD/CAM (GibbsCAM or Mastercam).
• Quality & compliance: Familiarity with AS9100 systems and ITAR requirements.

Core strengths we value

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Tools you’ll use

• Tsugami CNC Swiss Lathes
• GibbsCAM

If complex multi-axis challenges and tooling innovation excite you—and you’re driven to make measurable gains on the shop floor—we’d like to connect.