Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer Operator at Dawn Aerospace

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CNC Programming, CAM Toolpaths, Machining, Fixturing Design, NC Program Proving, Process Refinement, Quality Monitoring, Design For Manufacture, DFM, Risk Assessment, Process Ownership, Communication, Problem Solving, R&D Support

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Do you love turning designs into high-precision parts on the shop floor? We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our machining processes — from first prove-out to smooth, repeatable production. This isn’t a desk job. You’ll be programming, setting up, proving out, refining, and running parts. You’ll sit at the intersection of design and production, turning engineering intent into robust, repeatable machining processes — and your judgement will genuinely matter. What You’ll Do CNC Programming & Machining Create CAM toolpaths for high-precision components. Design and implement fixturing for safe, repeatable machining. Prove out NC programs and bring them into production. Refine CAM programs for reliable, hands-off operation. Run production jobs and monitor quality, tolerances, and process control. Design for Manufacture (DFM) Collaborate with design engineers to improve machinability. Review drawings for tolerance, manufacturability, and risk. Influence designs toward efficient, robust manufacturing solutions. R&D & Development Work Support low-volume, time-sensitive, evolving parts. Work pragmatically with imperfect data — but push back if it’s unsafe or unrepeatable. Communicate clearly and use judgement to get results. Production Lifecycle & Decision Making Decide the right level of effort based on part lifecycle (R&D, early production, mature production). Escalate risks when hands-off production can’t be achieved. Own your processes, communicate constraints, and ensure quality. What you will bring Hands-on, shop-floor enthusiasm. Ownership, not just following instructions. You are a pragmatic, commercially aware problem-solver. Comfortable in fast-moving R&D environments. You can communicate clearly and flag issues early. You are obsessed with quality, repeatability, and robust processes. If you want to directly influence how aerospace parts are designed, machined, and productionised — and be trusted to make decisions that matter — this is your role. Please note this role involves access to controlled/secure technology. Appointment is conditional on passing background/security vetting and, where required, obtaining any necessary export-control authorisations. Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis with reference to clearance and licensing requirements. Location Christchurch, Canterbury Department ISP Manufacturing Employment Type Permanent Full-Time

Responsibilities

The role involves creating CAM toolpaths, designing fixtures, proving out NC programs, and refining them for reliable, hands-off production of high-precision components. Responsibilities also include collaborating on Design for Manufacture (DFM) to improve machinability and reviewing designs for manufacturability and risk.