SR Machinist Programmer

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Simpsonville, SC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and optimize CNC programs, define machining methods, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements, and support production launches. Troubleshoot machining issues on the shop floor, prepare manufacturing documentation and estimates, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and lead continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with machinists, supervisors, quality teams, and production personnel to improve quality, productivity, cost, and delivery for precision aerospace components.
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Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K

Shift(s) Available:

  • 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM


Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer who prefers being on the shop floor instead of behind a desk? DRT Aerospace is seeking a SR Machinist Programmer to support precision machining operations, develop CNC programs, improve manufacturing processes, and work directly with machinists to drive production success.

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a growing aerospace manufacturing facility where your work directly influences quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

What You'll Do
  • Develop CNC programs and support program optimization using NX
  • Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements
  • Support first article prove-outs and production launches
  • Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor
  • Develop manufacturing estimates and job quotes for precision-machined components
  • Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction
  • Partner closely with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
  • 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience
  • Strong Mastercam programming experience
  • Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience
  • Fixture and tooling design experience
  • First article and production prove-out experience
  • Tool room or advanced machining experience
This Role Is Perfect For:
  • CNC Programmers looking to move into Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineers who enjoy shop-floor involvement
  • CNC Machinists with advanced programming experience
  • Process Engineers with machining and tooling expertise
Apply Today

If you're passionate about CNC machining, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, and solving real-world production challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

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Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Programmer, CNC Manufacturing Engineer, Mastercam Programmer, Process Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, GD&T, Siemens NX, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Precision Machining, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Planner, CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, Continuous Improvement, Aerospace Engineer.



1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
  • 5 or more years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience
  • Strong Mastercam programming experience
  • Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience
  • Fixture and tooling design experience
  • First article and production prove-out experience
  • Tool room or advanced machining experience
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The Company
HQ: West Chester, OH
501 Employees
Year Founded: 1949

What We Do

DRT Holdings is a precision manufacturer focused on complex, technically demanding, low-volume niche products and easy-open beverage systems. Its businesses provide easy-open beverage-container systems and tooling, aerospace solutions, and specialized contract precision machining. Across ten facilities in the United States and Europe, DRT applies engineering expertise, market knowledge, and advanced manufacturing resources to meet exacting customer requirements, deliver high-quality products, and support customers from product design through production.

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