CNC programmer, Advanced Operations

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What You Will Do

Shape precision into performance. In this role, you will program and support high-precision CNC machining processes that directly impact product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. You will work independently with advanced equipment and digital tools, contributing technical expertise from design through validation and production.

• Program CNC machines for complex machining operations, including Swiss turning, grinding, and other coded CNC technologies.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM tools to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Translate engineering drawings and functional requirements into precise machining programs and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate and adjust CNC programs through testing, first-article inspections, and production support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and external suppliers to improve machinability, cycle time, and cost.
• Support calibration and validation activities for machining and testing equipment used in production and product verification.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation related to CNC programs, validation, and process changes.
• Act as a technical reference for CNC programming during production, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent technical education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CNC Programmer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience programming CNC machines, including Swiss-type lathes or similar high-precision equipment.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software for CNC programming.
• Experience in metal-mechanical or machinery industries.
• Advanced English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product validation, testing, or equipment qualification processes.
• Experience supporting CNC machining in regulated or high-precision environments.

Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.