Divergent

CNC Programmer

In short

CNC Programmer role at a manufacturing company building integrated engineering solutions for automotive, aerospace, and defense, working onsite in Long Beach or Torrance, California. The job involves developing and simulating 3+2 and 5-axis milling programs in Siemens NX CAM, designing fixtures and work-holding solutions, and supporting CNC setup, inspection, and first-article production. It demands strong CNC programming and machining expertise, GD&T knowledge, and the physical ability to perform shop-floor duties including lifting up to 50 pounds. US export control access eligibility is required.

Location
Long Beach or Torrance, California, United States; onsite shop-floor and desk work required
Salary
$49.63–$80.93 per hour, depending on job level.
Company
Divergent develops integrated engineering and manufacturing solutions for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications, including production-ready systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
What you will do
•Analyze parts and develop machining strategies, tooling approaches, work-holding concepts, and DFM recommendations.
•Develop, verify, and simulate 3+2 and 5-axis milling programs for first-article components and production runs using Siemens NX CAM.
•Create probing programs, setup sheets, operator instructions, tool lists, and other shop-floor documentation.
•Design fixtures and work-holding solutions for R&D and high-rate production using Siemens NX CAD.
•Support CNC setup, machining, inspection, troubleshooting, and process refinement for first-article components.
•Test and validate machining, fabrication, and additive-manufacturing processes while contributing to manufacturing innovation and patent documentation.
Requirements
•Lawful ability to access information and technology subject to US export controls.
•Proficiency in CNC programming, setup, and machining, especially complex 5-axis milling and dynamic work offsets.
•Strong knowledge of machining processes, materials, cutting tools, and tooling practices.
•Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to programming, machining, and inspection.
•Familiarity with machine-shop safety, light fabrication, hand tools, manual mills and lathes, and standard metrology equipment.
•Ability to work onsite in Long Beach or Torrance and perform physical shop duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Nice to have
•Experience with Siemens NX CAD/CAM, Siemens Teamcenter, MSP probing software, and Siemens or Heidenhain controllers.
•Experience with pallet systems and complex first-article components.
•Automotive, aerospace, or defense manufacturing experience, including aerospace production.
•Experience with additive manufacturing and related machining or fabrication processes.
Culture & Benefits
•Collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing environment within a fast-paced manufacturing company.
•Competitive salary with equity plan and discretionary results-based incentive opportunities.
•Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave.
•HMO and Premium PPO health plans, company-sponsored life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
•Reimbursement for learning and professional development initiatives.

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