Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining (New Grad Summer 2027)

Freeform · Early Career

Where: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted: Sep 24

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, CNC MACHINING (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2027)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining), you will play a critical role in achieving Freeform’s goal of becoming the world leader in the manufacturing of high-value metal 3D printed parts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for precision machining operations as well as working closely with our engineers and machinist to establish machining standards for Freeform’s high-volume, vertically integrated machining workflow.

What you'd do

Develop, implement, and optimize CNC programs for complex metal components, including post-processing of 3D printed parts
Program, set up, and refine operations on multi-axis CNC machines (DMG Mori and Haas)
Interpret CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to create highly precise machining programs
Select and optimize cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for efficiency and repeatability
Troubleshoot and resolve CNC programming issues, collaborating with machinists and design engineers
Create, maintain, and update CNC program libraries, tool databases, best practices, and process documentation
Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase machine utilization
Collaborate cross-functionally with additive designers on custom workholding, identifying whether design or process changes are the right fix for a given issue
Design and deploy automation solutions to enhance quality control and maximize production rates
Work on the production floor to provide technical support, training, and hands-on troubleshooting as needed

What they want

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience with CNC programming and machining (internships and/or collegiate engineering clubs are acceptable)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing