Senior CNC Applications Engineer

Description Build your future with a precision machining operation in Chatsworth, CA where advanced multi-axis automation and hands-on process ownership drive real impact. In this Senior CNC Applications Engineer role, you’ll help engineer reliable lights-out production for complex aerospace, defense, and high-precision components.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior CNC Applications Engineerposition include: 15+ years as a senior CNC applications engineer/programmer, ideally with machine-tool distributor experience or complex aerospace, space, and defense manufacturing backgrounds. Develop and optimize complex multi-axis milling and mill-turn processes, including advanced 5-axis machining and horizontal machining. Program reliable lights-out processes using custom macros, probing, redundant tooling, and dynamic tool-life management.

Design high-density workholding and processes using zero-point fixturing and tombstone setups to minimize secondary operations. Verify multi-axis programs through complete kinematic digital twins before physical execution. Improve cycle times, material-removal rates, surface finishes, pallet utilization, and unattended-production reliability. Collaborate directly with the founder while exercising broad authority over manufacturing methods and shop-floor technology. Support machine-data infrastructure development for future automation and AI applications.

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience; profit sharing and equity potential DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way.

We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you. VP OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING | SENIOR CNC APPLICATIONS ENGINEER | CHATS WORTH, CA | LIGHTS-OUT PROGRAMMING | 5-AXIS MACHINING | MILL-TURN | PROBING | REDUNDANT TOOLING | TOOL-LIFE MANAGEMENT | ZERO-POINT FIXTURING | TOMBSTONE DESIGN | MASTERCAM