Junior Level CNC Programmer - Leidos

Description

Leidos is a leading provider of engineering solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable products to our clients. Our Mechanical Manufacturing division in Huntsville, Alabama, focuses on producing high-precision CNC machined components. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

We are seeking a Junior Level CNC Programmer with background in CNC machined components. The ideal candidate will have a basic knowledge in 3-axis and 5-axis machining, lathe, mill-turn operations, and wire EDM. The role involves creating, maintaining, and the continuous improvement of multi-axis CNC programs and associated documentation related to machining of aerospace and defense hardware. The candidate will utilize their machining background to work with other programming and manufacturing engineering team members to develop and implement processes to meet engineering requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for machining of complex aerospace and defense hardware in a variety of materials including, but not limited to, inconel, titanium, alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminums, and composites.

• Create complete work package consisting of CNC program, machining operation setup sheets, tool lists and other related documentation for use by machinist.

• Provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.

• Assist in developing and managing manufacturing processes for CNC machined components, including 3-axis, 5-axis, lathe, mill-turn operations, and wire EDM.

• Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.

• Support the design and development tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external parties.

• Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices.

• Collaborate with project and team leaders to influence solution design and process approaches.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in CNC programming or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Basic experience in working with a variety of materials, including plastics, aluminum, steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.

• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.

• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Surfcam & Solidworks.

• Experience with Renishaw probing and CNC Macro Programming.

• Experience with ERP and MES systems (e.g., Costpoint, Solumina).

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.