Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Composites)

TL;DR

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Composites): Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3-5 axis machining centers and nesting strategies for high-precision composite components with an accent on material utilization, ply definitions, and process efficiency. Focus on troubleshooting machining issues, implementing LEAN improvements, and mentoring technicians on best practices for composite manufacturing.

Abu Dhabi, AE

Company

hirify.global is a reliable end-to-end solution provider within the autonomous systems industry, with a stronghold in the MENA region.

What you will do

• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers used in composite-component manufacturing.
• Lead nesting strategies for composite materials to maximize utilization, reduce scrap, and support efficient kitting.
• Create, review, and optimize composite ply definitions, laminate schedules, and ply-book documentation.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to interpret CAD models, ply books, engineering drawings, and GD&T for composite structures.
• Troubleshoot CNC machining, nesting, and ply-projection issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Mentor CNC programmers and composite-layup technicians on best practices, tooling, nesting, and projection workflows.
• Implement LEAN, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance composite-manufacturing efficiency and drive process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 7–12 years of experience in CNC programming, machining, or manufacturing engineering, with strong focus on composite manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in multi-axis CNC programming and CAM systems for composite machining.
• Hands-on experience with composite nesting software (e.g., TruNest, JETCAM, SigmaNEST Composite, or equivalent).