Heart Aerospace · 16 hours ago
Senior CNC Programmer / Machinist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$38/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expHeart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane, and is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer/Machinist to establish an in-house machine shop. This role involves programming and operating CNC machines, developing machining processes, and ensuring safety and quality in production.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Program, set up, and operate CNC machines for prototype, tooling, and low-rate production components
Machine components of various materials (Alum, SS, Steels, Ti) of varying heat treatments. Main categories include large aluminum structural parts, battery and electrical housing development components, and miscellaneous test tooling components
Develop CNC programs using Autodesk Fusion (CAM)
Operate and support:
Haas VF-4 3-axis mills
Haas UMC-750 5-axis mills
Design and build fixtures and work holding, and perform complete machine setups
Complete machining operations through first article inspection
Develop tool lists and machining strategies that prioritize safety, accuracy, surface quality, and cost effectiveness
Utilize Renishaw probing systems (tool setter and part probe) for setup, in-process verification, and inspection
Support manual mill and lathe work for quick-turn prototype parts, tooling, and fixturing
Perform saw operations to prepare raw material as required and perform final deburr including edge-breaks, polish and thread work as required
Apply strong understanding of GD&T, datum structures, and inspection methods to ensure parts meet engineering intent
Perform first-article inspections and support quality documentation
Work closely with manufacturing and design engineers to influence DFM and process development
Help establish shop best practices, standard work, and workflows as the shop grows
Maintain an extremely high standard of safety — safety is the number one priority
Take ownership of equipment care, preventive maintenance, and proper machine use
Keep tooling, fixtures, and work areas organized and clearly labeled
Support and help build a 5S / Lean manufacturing environment
Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to step in where needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer/Machinist in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
Significant experience machining large aluminum structural components
Strong proficiency with Autodesk Fusion CAM
High level of skill operating Haas VF-series 3-axis and Haas 5-axis mills
Hands-on experience with Renishaw tool and part probing
Experience designing fixtures and executing full machine setups
Solid understanding of GD&T, datum structuring, and inspection techniques
Experience with manual mill and lathe operations
Ability to work independently and make sound machining and process decisions
Preferred
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Experience supporting both prototype and low-rate production environments
Familiarity with scaling machining processes toward higher-rate production
Experience establishing or growing a machine shop function
Company
Heart Aerospace
Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.17MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures,Mesa Air GroupEuropean Innovation Council
2024-02-01Series B· $107M
2023-01-01Series Unknown
2021-07-13Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Ben Stabler
Chief Technology Officer
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