CNC Programmer - Swiss Turning

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The CNC Programmer – Swiss Turning is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting CNC programs used to manufacture medical devices, implants, and instruments on Swiss-style CNC turning equipment. This role utilizes CAM software and/or manual programming methods during Process Development, Process Improvement, and Production to ensure user-friendly, efficient, repeatable, and compliant Swiss machining processes in a production environment.

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for Swiss-style turning machines using CAM software and/or manual programming.
• Create and maintain production documentation, including setup sheets, tooling layouts, and process instructions specific to Swiss machining.
• Mentor and train production machinists and technicians on Swiss turning equipment and processes.
• Develop and refine Swiss manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Development teams as required.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to determine machining strategies, tooling selection, operating methods, and inspection parameters for Swiss-type processes.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers to ensure tolerance, GD&T, and inspection methods are aligned, achievable, and compliant.
• Participate in all required process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ for Swiss machining processes.
• Support process handoff to Production by training and assisting production personnel during final process qualification.
• Assist in training Process Development Technicians and Machinists on Swiss turning machines as needed.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Swiss machining issues on the production floor, including tooling, program optimization, and process stability.
• Drive continuous improvement of sustaining Swiss manufacturing processes related to cycle time, tool life, quality, and cost.
• Develop prototype components on Swiss turning equipment in support of Design Engineering.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, sketches, process diagrams, and verbal instructions to produce complex, close-tolerance Swiss-machined components.
• Participation in DFM (design for manufacturing) reviews.

Qualifications

Internal Candidates

• Demonstrated high-level setup and operation competency on Swiss-style CNC turning machines within an Acumed medical device manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of CAM experience, including creating CNC programs from 3D models through post-processing for Swiss machines.
• Experience developing complex CNC programs beyond standard X, Y, and Z axes, including Swiss-specific configurations such as sub-spindles, live tooling, and guide bushing applications.
• Meets all qualifications of the CNC Programming Technician role.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills and in-depth programming knowledge specific to Swiss turning equipment used within an Acumed manufacturing group.

External Candidates

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining experience, with significant experience on Swiss-style turning machines.
• Minimum of 2 years of CAM programming experience specific to Swiss-style turning machines.
• Experience developing complex CNC programs beyond standard X, Y, and Z axes, including Swiss-specific configurations such as sub-spindles, live tooling, and guide bushing applications.
• Knowledge of advanced inspection techniques and measurement systems for close-tolerance Swiss-machined components.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work within timelines and meet production and development deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to generate para-metric style programs (containing but not limited to; variables, loops and trigonometry) using manual programming practices.
• Experience with setup, operation, and programming of Citizen Swiss-style machines.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.