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PPG · 8 hours ago

Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer / Engineer to join our engineering team. You will play a critical role in CNC programming, process planning, tooling, machine tool selection, and continuous improvement for multi-axis CNC machining operations.

Chemicals

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis (3, 4, 5-axis) milling machines to support manufacturing of plastic transparencies, composites, and aerospace tooling components

Utilize CAM software such as Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar

Design and qualify cutting tools, fixturing, and work holding for aerospace and precision plastic CNC machining applications

Establish and continuously refine machining parameters, coolant/lubrication delivery, and machining strategies to drive stable, repeatable production while meeting requirements for tool life, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and AS9100 compliance

Apply CNC simulation and verification tools (e.g., VERICUT) for digital twin validation, collision avoidance, and process reliability

Interpret and create technical drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models to produce accurate and compliant toolpaths

Evaluate and implement emerging machining technologies, tooling solutions, and industry best practices by actively researching suppliers, attending trade shows, and benchmarking new techniques

Evaluate, qualify, and recommend new CNC machinery and equipment, supporting strategic capital investment decisions to enhance precision plastic manufacturing capability, process reliability, and compliance with AS9100 and industry standards

Qualification

CNC programmingMulti-axis machiningCAM softwareGD&T knowledgeG-/M-code programming3D CAD modelingTool designSiemens SINUMERIKFanuc controlsMazatrol controlsBlueprint interpretation

Required

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

7+ years of progressive experience in CNC programming and machining in aerospace, defense, and high-precision industries, with experience in plastics machining

Proficient in 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining, with experience on Zimmermann, CMS, Makino, DMG MORI, Mazak, Okuma, or Haas platforms, and skilled in Siemens SINUMERIK, Fanuc, and Mazatrol controls

Experienced in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX, CATIA, Mastercam) and G-/M-code programming

Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation, applied to aerospace and high-precision manufacturing tolerances

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees