NC Engineer
Engineer the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing!
Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights with PDS Tech Commercial!
Locatoin: Savannah,. GA | Schedule: Mon to Thurs 6am to 4:30pm | Payrate: $58.68/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to bring an experienced Numerical Control (NC) Engineer to its team! This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, machining knowledge, and problem-solving skills to support advanced aerospace manufacturing.
If you have a passion for precision engineering, complex NC programming, and innovative manufacturing solutions, we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity – Make an Impact
As an NC Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing numerical control programs for milling machines and lathes. Working with minimal supervision, you will transform complex engineering designs into efficient, accurate machining processes that support the production of high-quality aerospace components.
Your expertise will help drive manufacturing efficiency, precision, and quality while supporting the development of advanced aerospace technologies.
What You'll Do – Key Responsibilities
As an NC Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Analyze Engineering Designs: Review complex engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and electronic models to determine optimal machining methods, machine tool selection, and material cut sizes.
Develop NC Programs: Create complex numerical control programs for milling machines and lathes, including cutter motion logic, operation sequences, spindle speeds, and feed rates.
Verify Program Accuracy: Thoroughly review NC programs and validate cutter paths using Vericut to ensure accuracy and prevent machining issues.
Create Technical Documentation: Develop operator setup sheets for NC machines to support accurate and efficient production.
Design & Draft: Produce flat pattern mylars, templates, and 2-D CATIA tool drawings as required.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with planners, tool designers, engineering teams, and customers to finalize machining plans and ensure successful project execution.
Provide Technical Leadership: Assist with assigning work, managing workloads, establishing priorities, and maintaining schedules to meet departmental goals when serving as a team leader.
Support Team Development: Help train and guide lower-level engineers while contributing to the development of NC policies, procedures, and specifications.
What You Bring – Required Qualifications
We're looking for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in machining, manufacturing, and numerical control engineering.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
At least four (4) years of machining, tool design, or related manufacturing experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Numerical Control (NC) Engineer.
Advanced proficiency in CATIA modeling, drafting, and CATIA NC Mill functions.
Strong knowledge of machining methods, tooling concepts, drafting practices, technical writing, and computer applications.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to support company policies, meet performance objectives, and consistently deliver results.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous machining experience involving aerospace components.
Experience working with honeycomb panels.
Familiarity with Vericut for NC program verification and cutter path simulation.
Previous experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or team leadership.
Experience developing machining procedures, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
You'll be part of a team where precision, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drive success.
Ready to Engineer What's Next?
If you're an experienced NC Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and wants to contribute to the future of aerospace, this is your opportunity!
Don't just build a career. Help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.
Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take your engineering career to new heights!
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