CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME

CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer- SME BARNES United States, Connecticut, Bristol 123 Main Street (Show on map) May 07, 2026 Description The Subject Matter Expert (SME) - CNC Programming & Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced and technically proficient leader to implement global standardization and technical innovation. While CNC programming is a key part of the role, this position goes beyond programming execution to support manufacturing engineering and process excellence. The ideal candidate will serve as a foundational pillar for our Machining Community of Practice, mentoring, and executing excellence in multi-axis machining, turning, grinding, advanced tooling design, and complex aerospace component repair and new make products. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute complex multi-axis CNC programming (3-5 axis) utilizing digital manufacturing techniques.
• Provide technical mentorship to manufacturing engineers, technologists, and technicians.
• Ensure effective technology transition from engineering to operations.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce cycle times and fabrication costs.
• Design advanced work-holding to improve legacy and new processes.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC programming, traditional machining processes, and aero-engine materials/alloys.

Technical Leadership:

Lead the Global Communities of Practice to develop and publish Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing guidelines and process maturity matrices across diverse machining applications.

• Collaborate across global organizations to deploy best practices and drive method and equipment standardization.
• Support the skill development and mentoring for CAD/CAM software and advanced machining techniques.
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to support manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards. Qualifications
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering-level projects with complex manufacturing challenges (aerospace industry), including manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing within regulated industries (aerospace preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing, automation, DFM, optimization and implementation in a production environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.
• Expected travel 50% or more Education Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering or applicable industrial engineering experience (or related discipline) preferred.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company's determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project's contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.