CNC Programming Supervisor

Job Title: Programming Department Supervisor

Job Description

The Programming Department Supervisor leads the programming function for machine tools, ensuring accurate and safe programs that produce high-quality detail parts. This role provides strategic direction for the programming team, standardizes processes and documentation, and partners closely with leadership to drive operational excellence, meet deadlines, and improve throughput in a state-of-the-art machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of the Programming department.
• Create and document standardized setup sheets, file structures, and all other departmental operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and document standard workholding and machining processes that are cutting-edge and aligned with world-class manufacturing practices.
• Track priorities and determine overtime schedules to ensure timely completion of programming work and production commitments.
• Assist quality control by providing datasets and supporting dataset translations to maintain accuracy and quality standards.
• Serve as a backup programming resource during overtime situations or when additional support is needed.
• Support the shop during unanticipated events, helping to resolve issues and maintain workflow continuity.
• Assist in estimating job costs by leveraging machining, tooling, and programming expertise.
• Partner with leadership, including business development, quality assurance, and production, to drive solutions and meet critical deadlines.
• Mentor and coach a team of approximately three programmers, expanding their skill sets and supporting professional development.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for programming and related processes.
• Update legacy programs to improve performance, reliability, and alignment with current standards.
• Collaborate with sales on new opportunities, advising on how to execute programming and machining strategies to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the programming team to ensure on-time execution of deliverables, including performance coaching, documentation of performance issues, and, when necessary, termination decisions.
• Challenge existing processes, push the pace of work, and drive continuous improvement to shift the status quo and enhance departmental performance.
• Conduct or participate in gemba walks and other process-improvement activities within the machine shop environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of machining, tool design, and programming experience.
• Thorough understanding of machine tools and their capabilities.
• Experience working with CAD/CAM and CNC machines in a production environment.
• Proven ability to combine people leadership and process optimization to improve throughput.
• Prior management experience leading a team to successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of MasterCAM, NX, and/or Catia.
• Hands-on experience with NC programming in a machine shop environment.
• Proficiency in CNC programming for mills and lathes.
• Ability to create, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong organizational skills to track priorities and manage overtime schedules.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with leadership, quality, production, and sales teams.
• Capability to mentor and coach programmers, including performance management.
• Problem-solving skills to support the shop during unanticipated events and drive solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing gemba walks or similar continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in estimating job costs for machining and programming projects.
• Familiarity with both mill and lathe operations and related programming requirements.
• Comfort working with datasets and dataset translations to support quality control.
• Experience updating legacy programs and modernizing existing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a state-of-the-art machine shop with advanced equipment and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes and drive change in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, state-of-the-art machine shop that is actively expanding its portfolio and investing in advanced technologies. The environment encourages continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth, offering the opportunity to influence processes, shape the future of the programming function, and collaborate closely with leadership on impactful initiatives. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your ideas can drive change, and you can build a long-term career in a modern, forward-looking manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

Work takes place in both office and manufacturing areas of the facility. Time in the manufacturing area may require the use of safety glasses and hearing protection, and may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, noise, odors, fumes, and vapors from coolant. The environment is a state-of-the-art machine shop with advanced CNC machinery and related equipment, focused on high-precision production and continuous improvement practices.

This is a Permanent position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Onamac offers Medical / Dental / Vision insurance8 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday per yearPaid Vacation days and Sick leave401(k) Retirement Plan + MatchPaid Short- and Long-term Disability plansQuarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus PlanEducational Tuition Support – up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement after six months of EmploymentFlexible Spending Accountstax free contributions to a health care and/or dependent care account + company match.Reimbursement for Personal Safety EquipmentPaid Bereavement Leave and Jury DutyDiscounted Fitness Club Membership with a month-to-month MembershipFree onsite parkingEmployee Reward and Recognition ProgramFamily Oriented Activities and Off-work EventsReverse commute from Seattle and EastsideEmployee Referral Program

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.