At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Department Summary NC Engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining NC Programming and machining processes. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, an aptitude for CNC and machining processes, and should be technically knowledgeable of a wide range of manufacturing aspects. Activities will include CNC programming, machining process development, ownership of machining related projects including any pre and post machining operations.

Roles &

Responsibilities Maintain knowledge and development of the most up to date CNC/machining practices

Develop and train personnel to recent processes

Work with CNC programmers and project teams to effectively process parts through CNC machines

Communicates, consults with, and participates in design and manufacturing support

Helps to develop and release planning and purchases supplies

Maintains an overview of production processes and facilities

Develops and executes high level and detailed project plans, including managing schedules and budgets

Works directly with the customer technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables, communicates or presents to customer on project status or health

Directs and participates in engineering activities, including design and drafting, engineering reviews, and work order preparation

Responsible for assuring materials are organized and ready for manufacturing

Interacts frequently with shop floor to ensure project health

Completes and understands all quality requirements for projects

Manages project scope and performs risk assessments

Monitors and reports project financial performance

Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors





Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language

Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance, this is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design Technology, or a similar field is required

CNC programming/machining experience

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products; some experience with Catia, NX Unigraphics, and SAP is desirable A combination of Extensive work experience, (10+ Years) and other education may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices and procedures

Must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S.

Secret Security

Clearance (U.S.

Citizenship

Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.

Special Access

Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Detailed Wage Information Wage range for this role is between $40 - $60 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay.



The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution

Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D; insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Education reimbursement program

Several shift options

Premium pay for off‑shifts

Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.

Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404‑1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis).

Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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