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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated Numerical Control Programmer to join our dynamic team in Hazelwood, Missouri! This role will support the Advanced Composites Center (ACC). The Aerospace Composites Center has state-of-the-art enabled capabilities and operates to support Boeing’s Fighter Programs.
The successful candidate will produce programs and implement programming methods for aerospace part fabrication. Provide support of automation systems that are involved in various production processes including 3- and 5-axis machining of metallic and composite parts.

Position Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working closely with other NC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Equipment Engineering, the equipment provider, Boeing Design Engineers, Boeing Research & Technology Engineers, Quality Engineers, IT, Industrial Engineers and Production Operations personnel
• Develop and author reliable numerical control programs for a range of automated equipment and processes
• Create offline programs using NX, CATIA V5 and compatible programming and simulation software
• Responsible for providing validated Machine Control Data (MCD) to produce production components meeting design, quality and build plan requirements
• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience
• Be involved in testing and proving out new N/C programs to achieve a conforming build
• Once programs are released to production, candidates will be required to provide follow-on support
• Basic ability to utilize or create source geometry for generation of Machine Control Data (MCD). Ability to verify MCD and create documentation to support manufacturing processes. Verify MCD and create documentation to support manufacturing processes
• Works under general supervision
• Weekend work and off-shift support will be required as needed. Occasional travel may be required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• AS or AA degree in Machine Tool Technology or related discipline
• 8 or more years working as an NC Programmer
• Experience programming multi-axis trimming and drilling of composite material
• 3 or more years of GD&T Fundamentals
• Experience with CAD / CAM tools and systems
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• NX, CATIA V5 and Vericut are highly preferred
• Experience with FiberSim composite ply development
• Composite nesting experience using TRUNEST
• Experience with CAPPS NC for probing
• Experience with Assembly Guidance for laser projection
• Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies. Primary materials are aluminum, titanium and composites.
• Complete ability to utilize or create source geometry for generation of Machine Control Data (MCD)

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Required

• Working closely with other NC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Equipment Engineering, the equipment provider, Boeing Design Engineers, Boeing Research & Technology Engineers, Quality Engineers, IT, Industrial Engineers and Production Operations personnel
• Develop and author reliable numerical control programs for a range of automated equipment and processes
• Create offline programs using NX, CATIA V5 and compatible programming and simulation software
• Responsible for providing validated Machine Control Data (MCD) to produce production components meeting design, quality and build plan requirements
• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience
• Be involved in testing and proving out new N/C programs to achieve a conforming build
• Once programs are released to production, candidates will be required to provide follow-on support
• Basic ability to utilize or create source geometry for generation of Machine Control Data (MCD). Ability to verify MCD and create documentation to support manufacturing processes. Verify MCD and create documentation to support manufacturing processes
• Works under general supervision
• Weekend work and off-shift support will be required as needed. Occasional travel may be require