Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location:  Seattle, WA
Duration: 11 Months
 
Job Description:
We are seeking an advanced CNC Programmer to support our high-mix prototype and production shop. This role delivers complete manufacturing packages—including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files—for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.
 
Key Responsibilities
Programming & Documentation

• Develop optimized NC code for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn operations
• Create detailed setup sheets with tooling, fixturing, and work offset information
• Generate simulation files to verify programs before release to production
• Deliver complete manufacturing packages ready for floor execution

 
Fixture & Workholding Design

• Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for complex parts
• Optimize workholding strategies for efficiency and part quality
• Collaborate with machinists on fixture implementation and refinement

 
Process Optimization

• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for optimal performance
• Balance cycle time reduction with tool life and part quality
• Support prototype-to-production transitions with scalable programming solutions

 
Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists
• Troubleshoot programming issues and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance on machining capabilities and limitations

 
Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of advanced CNC programming experience
• Expert-level workholding and fixture design capabilities
• Proficiency programming 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines
• Ability to deliver complete manufacturing packages: NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting strategies

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ISO 9001 certified environments
• Mastercam programming software experience
• ESPRIT programming software experience

 
Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills

• Expert-level workholding and fixture design capabilities
• Proficiency programming 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.
• Ability to deliver complete manufacturing packages: NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting strategies

 
Nice to haves

• Experience working in ISO 9001 certified environments
• Mastercam programming software experience
• ESPRIT programming software experience

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 50.00/hr.