One of the nations top defense manufacturers Incredible company culture with growth opportunity About Our Client This opportunity is with a well-established aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs and produces highly engineered components and systems for military, commercial aerospace, and industrial applications. The organization combines the stability and resources of a global company with the culture of a smaller manufacturing site, giving employees direct visibility into their work and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Job Description Develop CNC machining programs using Mastercam for milling operations. Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to create efficient manufacturing strategies. Design and develop fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions. Create setup sheets and detailed work instructions for production teams. Improve existing programs and machining processes to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times. Support prototype builds and low-volume production projects. Program and support a variety of equipment including 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines, EDM, and waterjet systems. Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize processes on the shop floor. Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to bring new products into production. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful CNC Programmer/Engineer should have: 4+ years of CNC programming experience utilizing Mastercam. Experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T. Ability to troubleshoot CNC programs and edit NC code when necessary. Hands-on mindset with the ability to support production as needed. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 USD. Comprehensive benefits package. Permanent position with growth potential.