Manufacturing Engineer IV - CNC Programming & Process Development

Drive Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing with a Global Energy Industry Leader

📍 Location: Greenville, SC (Onsite)
🕒 Schedule: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
💲 Pay Rate: $62.58 per hour

Shape the Future of Energy Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV to support our client, a world-renowned leader in the global energy industry, at their Greenville, SC facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled manufacturing professional to play a critical role in CNC programming, process development, and shop floor support for advanced machining operations involving large-scale, complex equipment used in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

If you're passionate about precision machining, continuous improvement, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, this opportunity offers the chance to make a measurable impact while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering and production professionals.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer IV, you will serve as a technical expert supporting CNC machining operations, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM and related software platforms.

• Create programs for complex machining operations, including:

  • Multi-axis milling

  • Turning

  • Grinding

  • EDM applications

• Support and develop manufacturing processes for large-format machine tools, including:

  • Large VTLs (up to 2.5m)

  • Large VBMs (up to 2.5m)

  • Head-head Gantry 5-axis machines

  • Vertical multi-purpose turn/grind equipment

• Verify and validate new CNC programs using Vericut before shop floor release.

• Implement and support Renishaw probing cycles for process validation, inspection, and error detection.

• Establish machining strategies that align with approved standards, tooling requirements, and qualified process parameters.

• Provide hands-on CNC troubleshooting and technical support to production teams and machine operators.

• Assist with machine startups, rebuilt equipment commissioning, and operator training.

• Create and maintain workstation instructions and manufacturing methods documentation.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance operational effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency.

• Communicate effectively across engineering, production, quality, and leadership teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree or engineering-related education preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of experience with graphical CAM system CNC programming.

• Strong CNC programming experience utilizing Siemens NX CAM (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience supporting CNC machining operations in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organization and communication abilities.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Advanced experience creating 5-axis CNC programs using NX CAM or similar software.

• Experience with:

  • Renishaw probing routines

  • Macro/sub-routine programming

  • Variable-based programming

  • Closed Loop Machining (CLM)

• Hands-on machinist background with the ability to setup, prove-out, and optimize complex first-piece programs.

• Experience maintaining tight tolerances on large-format equipment where thermal stability, part deflection, and material behavior are critical.

• Extensive machining experience with nickel-based superalloys, including:

  • Inconel

  • Rene

  • Hastelloy

• Manufacturing experience supporting Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT), aerospace, or similarly demanding industries.

• Proficiency with CNC verification and simulation tools such as Vericut.

• Familiarity with multiple machine controls, including:

  • Fanuc

  • Haas

  • Okuma

  • Siemens

• Strong shop mathematics skills, including geometry and trigonometry.

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact

Join a team contributing to advanced manufacturing solutions that support critical energy infrastructure around the world.

Work with Industry-Leading Technology

Gain exposure to sophisticated CNC machining centers, large-scale manufacturing equipment, and advanced programming technologies.

Competitive Compensation

Earn $62.58 per hour while leveraging your expertise in a highly visible engineering role.

Collaborative and Innovative Environment

Partner with talented engineers, machinists, and manufacturing professionals who are committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and operational innovation.

Professional Growth

Expand your technical expertise through challenging projects, cutting-edge manufacturing applications, and opportunities to influence process improvements at scale.

Ready to Take Your Manufacturing Engineering Career to the Next Level?

If you're a CNC programming expert who thrives on complex machining challenges and wants to contribute to a world-class manufacturing operation within the global energy sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help drive the future of advanced manufacturing.

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