Senior Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming
Join a high-impact aerospace manufacturing team where precision, innovation, and engineering excellence come together to support next-generation military aircraft programs.
Location: East Aurora (Buffalo area), NY, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming for one of our clients in East Aurora, NY. In this hands-on role, you will develop and optimize CNC milling processes for precision aerospace components, create NC programs, troubleshoot production issues, collaborate with engineering and shop floor teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and quality. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace parts where your expertise directly impacts innovation, precision, and producibility.
What You’ll Do
Develop and optimize CNC mill machining processes for new and legacy components
Create detailed CNC programs, operation sheets, and manufacturing instructions
Define tooling, gauging, sequences, and machine requirements for high-precision parts
Troubleshoot shop floor issues (tooling, work holding, inspection, setup)
Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements
Assist with program prove-outs, machine setup, and production support
Estimate setup/run times and tooling costs for new proposals
Mentor junior engineers and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant manufacturing/CNC experience, or High School Diploma / GED with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
Proficiency in CNC milling machining on multi-axis vertical or horizontal centers
Hands-on experience with machine setup, operation, and program prove-outs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in a production environment
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- East Aurora (Buffalo area), NY, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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