As our new Senior CNC Programming Engineer at our FANUC Materials Handling (MH) facility, you will lead be responsible for spearheading the development, optimization, and maintenance of advanced CNC programs producing high-precision paint robot components. You need to ensure parts are manufactured to exact print specifications using vertical and horizontal machining centers (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis) and other machine shop equipment, such as FANUC ROBODRILLs. You’ll be involved in mentoring CNC programmers and machinists, driving strategic process improvements, and leading the integration of new technologies that enhance production efficiency and quality. You will partner with both engineering and production ensuring alignment between manufacturing processes with facility goals.
How It’s Done
Advanced CNC Programming & Process Optimization
- Lead the development, testing, validation, and optimization of complex CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers and basic 2 axis lathes up to multi axis lathes with live tooling, using Mastercam
- Drive manufacturing process improvements to reduce cycle times and scrap, improve throughput, maintain repeatability, and ensure compliance with all print specifications
Tooling, Workholding & Tool Crib Management
- Design and implement advanced fixtures, tooling, workholding, and custom cutting tool solutions to improve part stability, machining precision, and process capability
- Maintain a metric-based tooling library and oversee tool crib operations to support high tool availability and production requirements
CNC Equipment Integration & Manufacturing Scalability
- Lead the installation, programming, validation, and production integration of new CNC equipment, including FANUC ROBODRILL machining centers and FANUC controls
- Contribute to equipment investment planning, process scalability initiatives, and long-term manufacturing growth strategies
Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with process engineering, production, and quality teams to review manufacturability, resolve complex machining challenges, and ensure robust manufacturing processes that consistently achieve print and customer requirements
Documentation, Quality & Process Capability
- Develop and standardize CNC programs, setup sheets, and work instructions in metric units using Mastercam
- Ensure documentation supports First Article Inspection (FAI) and Final Product Inspection (FPI) requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on CPK/PPK, cost reduction, and process performance
Mentorship & Workforce Development
- Mentor CNC programmers, Machinist III personnel, and junior engineers on advanced Mastercam programming, FANUC controls, tooling strategies, and machining process optimization, fostering technical excellence and operational consistency
What You Need
- H.S. Diploma
- Minimum eight years of applicable industry experience
- Minimum 8 years’ hands-on experience in CNC programming and machining with emphasis on 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers in precision manufacturing environments
- Expertise in complex CNC programming and FANUC controls
- Demonstrated leadership in process improvement initiatives and equipment integration projects
What Would Be Even Better
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Expert-level Mastercam programming capabilities with extensive experience supporting production on Mazak and Okuma-controlled CNC machining centers
- Hands-on experience machining Delrin and 316 stainless steel, with expertise in machinability, tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and process optimization
- Familiarity with metric-based manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, and inspection requirements supporting print compliance
It’s Your Move
Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Benefit Dollars
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Minimum eight years of applicable industry experience
- At least eight years of hands-on CNC programming and machining experience
- Experience with 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers in precision manufacturing environments
- Expertise in complex CNC programming and FANUC controls
- Leadership experience in process improvement initiatives and equipment integration projects
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Expert-level Mastercam programming experience supporting Mazak and Okuma CNC machining centers
- Experience machining Delrin and 316 stainless steel, including tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and process optimization
- Familiarity with metric manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, and inspection requirements
FANUC America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FANUC America and has not been reviewed or approved by FANUC America.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision insurance along with disability and life insurance. A wellness program is also described as part of the health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings program as part of the core package. Broader retirement supports such as pension and retirement allowance plans are also highlighted at the parent-company level as part of employee welfare initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and paid holidays are included as standard time-off benefits. Time off is also associated with positive work/life balance in at least one role-specific account.
FANUC America Insights
What We Do
FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Our team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales & marketing and training. On October 22, 2019, FANUC America hosted a Grand Opening of our new 461,000 square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in order to keep pace with the growing demand for robots and automation. Constructed and in full operation just one year after breaking ground, the new facility houses several departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing. FANUC now occupies over one million square feet of building space in Oakland County, Michigan. In 2021, FANUC America was named one of Michigan’s top workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the 10th consecutive year. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC America’s Hoffman Estates, IL regional office one of Illinois’ top workplaces.
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