
Sr CAD & CAM Programmer
Smith+Nephew · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Smith+Nephew (medical devices) in Memphis, TN.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- Lean 28%
- ✓ CNC 28%
- Welding 24%
- ✓ Machining 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Smith+Nephew
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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- 5
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This plant: Smith+Nephew in Memphis
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Full description from Smith+NephewAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you driven by precision, problem solving and continuous improvement? Join our Memphis manufacturing team as a Sr. CNC Programmer and play a critical role in optimizing advanced machining processes that support life changing medical technology. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a highly regulated environment where quality, innovation and collaboration matter every day.
What will you be doing?
- •Creating, maintaining and optimizing multi axis CNC programs using CAD CAM software to produce high quality components
- •Improving machining efficiency through optimized cutting strategies, tool life and standardized processes
- •Supporting regulated manufacturing operations by developing robust and compliant CNC machining solutions
- •Proving out CNC programs on machine tools and making real time corrections as required
- •Preparing detailed work instructions and supporting machining validations including operator training
- •Collaborating closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Quality and plant teams
- •Maintaining the master CNC program directory to ensure file integrity and compliance
- •Driving cost improvement initiatives and supporting continuous improvement and kaizen activities
- •Providing technical guidance, mentoring and task coordination for other programmers and machinists
- •Supporting equipment validation and contributing to the selection of new machining equipment
What will you need to be successful?
- •High school diploma required, technical or college degree preferred
- •Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience including at least 3 years using CAD CAM software
- •Strong experience programming multi axis mills, mill turn or lathe equipment using systems such as UG NX or similar
- •Solid understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds and speeds with a focus on standardization
- •Ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment
- •Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills including trigonometry
- •Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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