CNC Programmer - Engineering Support - 2nd Shift
V2X · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 20+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at V2X (industrial) in Indianapolis, IN. Maintain/modify existing and implement new statistical process controls.
- They ask for
- 20+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, GD&T, CNC, Machining, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (20+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$135k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 52%
- Tooling 48%
- New product launch 45%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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responsibilities
does not exclude them from the position if the tasking is comparable or logically associated to the position. • Creating and modifying CNC programming for various pieces of production equipment. • Perform set-ups and prove-out programs on various CNC Mills, Wire EDM Machines and lathes. • Must be able to read, interpret GD&T, and analyze engineering drawings, computer-aided design (CAD) files, production planning documents, technical documents, and technical manuals.
responsibilities
does not exclude them from the position if the tasking is comparable or logically associated to the position.
- ◆Creating and modifying CNC programming for various pieces of production equipment.
- ◆Perform set-ups and prove-out programs on various CNC Mills, Wire EDM Machines and lathes.
- ◆Must be able to read, interpret GD&T, and analyze engineering drawings, computer-aided design (CAD) files, production planning documents, technical documents, and technical manuals.
- ◆Create or review machining process plans for required tasking steps and the associated labor hour content. Make controlled changes to work plans, assignments, or methods necessary to effectively accomplish the task.
- ◆Reviews documents, drawings, preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes to determine processes to fabricate prototype and production assemblies.
- ◆Ability to support manufacturing floor, ensuring timely resolution to technical issues.
- ◆Reviews and develops machining and sheet metal fabrication labor estimates.
- ◆Maintain/modify existing and implement new statistical process controls.
- ◆Provides manufacturing capability reviews and labor estimates.
- ◆Assist or train Machine Shop personal with set-ups and operation of multi- axis CNC Equipment.
- ◆Perform related work as required.
Requirements
- ✓High school graduate or GED required.
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in STEM preferred but not required.
- ✓A minimum 6 years’ experience, or combination of training and experience programming, performing set-up’s, operating CNC Equipment, and troubleshooting complex multi-axis fabrication projects on various CNC machines with multiple controller configurations.
- ✓Previous experience generating CNC programs with MasterCam and Pro-E (Creo) or similar CAD/CAM software.
- ✓Two years working with quality systems and processes.
- ✓Must possess extensive knowledge of machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials as well as plastics, fiber, and rubber materials.
- ✓Must have a strong working knowledge of various types of cutting tools and the ability to determine/ calculate correct speeds and feed rates.
Requirements
The candidate must meet the
requirements
necessary to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Physical
Requirements
Significant standing, walking, moving, sitting, climbing stairs, carrying, bending, reaching, and handling are part of the daily routine. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
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Overview
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a CNC Programmer - Engineering Support - 2nd Shift to join our team! We are seeking candidates at the Indianapolis site. The individual will provide various types of engineering support in a machine shop environment. Essential Tasks: The following is a sample of the various tasking required of a Technical Support Engineer II. The omission of specific
Essential Tasks
The following is a sample of the various tasking required of a Technical Support Engineer II. The omission of specific
Computer Skills
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a particular emphasis on Excel. Familiarity with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning software is a plus.
- •Previous experience generating CNC programs with MasterCam and Pro-E (Creo).
- •Previous experience with data repositories.
Communication Skills
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
- •Ability to communicate technical concerns within and outside of job function (e.g., Engineering, Mission Assurance, customers, vendor, etc.) regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
- •Strong people skills with the ability to handle difficult discussions.
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