Applications Engineer – CNC Milling Programmer

Applications Engineer – CNC Milling Programmer

📍 Location: Marquette, MI (Relocation Assistance Available)
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000/year (Hourly or Salary) + Benefits

🚀 Lead the Future of CNC Milling in High-Tech Medical Manufacturing

Mount Mfg, a rapidly growing orthopedic contract manufacturing leader, is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer – CNC Milling Programmer to take technical ownership of our milling department. This is your opportunity to step into a lead role at a company growing over 50% year-over-year, where your expertise will directly shape the next generation of orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.

You’ll join a state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility with epoxy floors, vegetable-based coolant, and modern equipment — and you’ll play a key role in scaling our precision milling operations from two machines to a full department.

🌲 Why Work and Live in Marquette, MI?

If you love outdoor adventure over big-city grind, Marquette offers:

• 🛶 Year-round recreation – kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and more
• 🏡 Affordable cost of living, short commutes, and safe neighborhoods
• 🍽 Vibrant local culture, restaurants, and community events
• 🌊 Stunning scenery on the shores of Lake Superior
• 🚚 Relocation assistance to make your move easy

🛠 What You’ll Do

• 📐 Program, set up, and run 5-axis CNC mills (Fanuc controls, Matsuura MX330-PC10; majority 3+2, some simultaneous)
• 🏁 Take jobs from blueprint to first part, ensuring quality before hand-off to production
• 📊 Assess manufacturability, quote jobs, estimate cycle times, and support scheduling
• 🔩 Design and manufacture fixturing, jigs, and inspection tools from scratch
• 💻 Program using FeatureCAM (open to other CAM software — you can influence tooling decisions)
• 🖥 Work with SolidWorks and Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM integration
• 🧩 Provide shop floor technical support, solving problems in real time
• 📈 Drive process improvements to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality
• 👥 Mentor and train machinists as the department grows

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years CNC milling programming (10+ preferred) in medical device or aerospace manufacturing
• Expertise with Fanuc controls (Matsuura experience a plus)
• Strong fixturing and tooling design skills
• Proficiency in GD&T and blueprint reading
• Experience quoting, estimating cycle times, and assessing manufacturability
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and FeatureCAM
• Familiarity with ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820 (preferred)
• Ability to train, mentor, and lead a growing team

💡 What’s in It for You

• 💵 Pay: $100K–$120K/year (hourly or salary)
• 🕒 Schedule: 40–45 hours/week, Monday–Friday, flexible start/end times
• 🩺 Benefits: 401(k) + match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, flexible schedule
• 📍 Impact: Direct influence over process, tooling, and department growth
• 🚚 Relocation: Financial and logistical support to move to Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula

🏭 About Mount Mfg

Mount Mfg is an orthopedic contract manufacturing leader with a 10,000 sq ft facility designed for precision CNC machining. Our team of industry veterans brings decades of experience in operations, quality, regulatory compliance, and engineering — delivering high-quality implants and surgical instruments for global medical markets.

⚙ Capabilities Include:

• Swiss Turning: Star SR20RIV-Tybe B, Star SR20J (x4), Tsugami S206-II (x3), Tsugami SS327-III-5AX — deep hole drilling, high-speed hexalobe milling, full 5-axis off-axis production, thread whirling, and lights-out automation
• Milling: Matsuura MX330-PC10, Fanuc Robodrill D21LiB5ADV Plus — high-speed spindle, full 5-axis trunnion, and advanced automation for complex geometries
• Sustainability Commitment: Tooling reuse, material recycling, closed-loop cleaning systems, LED lighting, smart HVAC, and reduced travel via virtual meetings

📨 Apply now to join Mount Mfg and take a leadership role where your CNC milling expertise will shape the future of medical manufacturing.