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CNC Program Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Company: NWI Nashville, LLC

NWI Nashville engineers, manufactures, repairs and assembles a portfolio of aviation and industrial components, sub-assemblies and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, NWI is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

Description

The CNC Programming Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the CNC programming operations, with a specific focus on multi-axis and simultaneous 5-axis programming and machining. Will l ead a team of skilled programmers responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving CNC programs to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation in our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of CNC programmers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance CNC programming capabilities, productivity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance departments to ensure seamless integration of CNC programs into manufacturing processes.
• Optimize CNC programs for machining efficiency, cycle time reduction, and quality improvement.
• Review and approve CNC programs, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements for 5-axis machining.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and planning to provide input for new work opportunities (quoting).
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of team members and provide constructive feedback for skills development and career growth.
• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements in CNC technology, and programming techniques to continuously improve team competencies.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CNC programming and machining operations.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams to ensure availability and reliability of CNC programs and tooling for machining.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the CNC programming team, focusing on advanced machining techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
• Experience in CNC programming.
• Experience in CNC machining.
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of machining processes, tooling, materials, and GDandT principles.
• Strong proficiency in CAD/CAM software (CATIA V5) and CNC machine controls (Siemens 840D).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working familiarity with CATIA (CAD-CAM), Vericut simulation software, and ICAM post processing
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Familiarity with MES and ERP systems

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employme t, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.