CareerPlan

Senior Manufacturing Applications Engineer, Model Based Manufacturing

Santa Ana, CA (OC-42)Full-time$147k–$196k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Define standard work connecting engineering design data to machine tools, own CAM practice, and establish staged model standards for precision manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Applications Engineer (Model Based Manufacturing)

Builds

Software-defined shipyard production systems, CAM workflows, and traceable manufacturing processes.

Domain

Defense manufacturing, precision machining, Model-Based Definition (MBD)

Required skills

Precision manufacturing process engineering, CAM programming (NX CAM, Mastercam), Model-Based Definition (STEP AP242, QIF), Physics-based machining simulation, NC program delivery, Manufacturing traceability

Preferred skills

NC program delivery management, Physics-based machining simulation (Vericut, AdvantEdge, CutPro), Regulated manufacturing environment experience

Technologies

NX CAM, Mastercam, STEP AP242, QIF, Vericut, AdvantEdge, CutPro

Responsibilities

Write standard work and process procedures for machining and fabrication, Own the CAM practice including toolpath decisions and NC program delivery, Define the staged model standard (Stage, M-State, Operation objects), Set manufacturing readiness criteria for program gate milestones, Work directly with software engineers building data pipelines, Bring physics-based machining simulation into production CAM workflows

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC