CNC Applications Engineer

About The Role

- We are seeking an experienced CNC Applications Engineer / Advanced Machining Specialist to join a growing precision manufacturing team.

- This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced machinist with strong technical expertise in 5-axis CNC machining, mill/turn programming, setup, and optimization.

- The successful candidate will work with advanced 5-axis universal CNC mill/turn machining centres and play a key role in improving machining efficiency, quality, and production output.

Key Responsibilities

- Create, modify, and optimize 5-axis mill/turn CNC programs

- Set up and operate CNC machining centres, including tool selection, workholding, offsets, and program verification

- Optimize machining processes to reduce cycle times, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life

- Manage pallet pools to maximize attended and unattended production

- Troubleshoot machining, programming, and automation issues

- Manage tool life and perform tool/insert changes as required

- Develop machining solutions for complex manufacturing challenges

- Support estimating and quoting by providing accurate machining cycle times

- Perform in-process inspection and maintain required inspection documentation





- Track material certifications throughout the manufacturing process

- Work closely with team members to ensure quality, productivity, and on-time delivery

What We're Looking For

- 5+ years of advanced CNC programming and machining experience

- Strong experience with 5-axis mill/turn machining

- Advanced CNC programming and setup experience

- Strong CAD/CAM knowledge

- Experience with Autodesk Fusion and Siemens controls

- Strong understanding of GD&T;, inspection methods, tooling, and machining processes

- Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Machining, Toolmaking, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Ideal Candidate

- The ideal candidate is an experienced CNC machinist/programmer who is comfortable working with complex 5-axis machining, mill/turn applications, CNC programming, setup, and process optimization.

- You should enjoy solving technical machining challenges and finding ways to improve efficiency, quality, and production.

📌 CNC Applications Engineer, Advanced Machining Specialist (Dartmouth)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Dartmouth