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Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining (New Grad December 2026)

Freeform· Early Career
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Hawthorne, CA$95k - $110kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer focused on CNC machining for high-value metal parts, supporting a vertically integrated, AI-native manufacturing system with multi-axis DMG Mori and Haas machines. Role combines development of CNC programs, tooling strategies, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize production and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and optimize CNC programs for complex metal components, including post-processing of 3D printed parts
  • Program, set up, and refine operations on multi-axis CNC machines (DMG Mori and Haas)
  • Interpret CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to create highly precise machining programs
  • Select and optimize cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for efficiency and repeatability
  • Troubleshoot and resolve CNC programming issues, collaborating with machinists and design engineers
  • Create, maintain, and update CNC program libraries, tool databases, best practices, and process documentation
  • Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase machine utilization
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with additive designers on custom workholding, identifying whether design or process changes are the right fix for a given issue
  • Design and deploy automation solutions to enhance quality control and maximize production rates
  • Work on the production floor to provide technical support, training, and hands-on troubleshooting as needed
  • Ensure compliance with quality control processes, industry standards, and safety regulations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience with CNC programming and machining (internships and/or collegiate engineering clubs are acceptable)
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Skills

Required:CNC programmingGD&TTool selection and machining strategies

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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