Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (NC Programmer)

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (NC Programmer)

Job Code: 46451

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

At L3 Harris Canoga Park, our people further the exploration of space, and keep America safe. We are a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its customers throughout domestic and international markets.

The NC Programmer is responsible for writing new CNC programs, setup instructions, estimating and making changes to existing CNC programs. Will develop, write and maintain NC programs for complex aerospace components using engineering models, drawings and specifications to support a zero defects machining operations environment. Selects program routines for the most efficient machining methods for each part. Will be involved in the prove out of new technology, first article inspection, fixture design, and day to day programming using Siemens NX12 CAM or Master-Cam.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of machining operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality is achieved.
• Use machine simulation and optimization software (Vericut) to troubleshoot/validate CNC programs and ensure highly efficient and 100% defect-free FTT machining processes.
• Modify existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements.
• Make proper cutting tool selections, taking into consideration such factors as materials, speeds, type of cutters, feeds and control system imitations.
• Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management and other team members.
• Develop, write and maintain type II probe and logic macros to perform on machine touch probe measuring, fixture updates, cutter offset updates, and part feature data collection.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and cross training activity within the NC programming group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related Manufacturing Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Siemens NX12 or NX1992 NC Programming experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master-CAM NC Programming experience is preferred.
• Expertise in Lathe, Mill-turn, and 5 axis Mill programming of high temp alloy materials.
• Vericut experience.
• Experience with Mazak machine tools
• Master CAM 2022 experience preferred
• DMU Mori with Siemens 840D Experience; Specifically DMU80 FD and DMU65
• NX Post Builder expertise.
• NX Machine tool Configurator expertise.
• Fanuc custom macro programming expertise.
• Siemens 840D macro programming expertise.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $96,000 - $178,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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