Mechanical Engineer III

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Seattle, WA
Zip Code: 98108
Duration: 11 Months
Pay Rate: $60.08/hr.
Keyword's: #Seattlejobs; #MechanicalEngineerjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $60.08/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:
We are seeking an advanced CNC Programmer to support our high-mix prototype and production shop. This role delivers complete manufacturing packages-including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files-for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.

Required Qualifications:
Experience & Skills
- 8+ years of advanced CNC programming experience
- Expert-level workholding and fixture design capabilities
- Proficiency programming 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines
- Ability to deliver complete manufacturing packages: NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files
- Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting strategies

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in ISO 9001 certified environments
- Mastercam programming software experience
- ESPRIT programming software experience

Key Responsibilities:
Programming & Documentation
- Develop optimized NC code for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn operations
- Create detailed setup sheets with tooling, fixturing, and work offset information
- Generate simulation files to verify programs before release to production
- Deliver complete manufacturing packages ready for floor execution

Fixture & Workholding Design
- Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for complex parts
- Optimize workholding strategies for efficiency and part quality
- Collaborate with machinists on fixture implementation and refinement

Process Optimization
- Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for optimal performance
- Balance cycle time reduction with tool life and part quality
- Support prototype-to-production transitions with scalable programming solutions

Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists
- Troubleshoot programming issues and implement corrective actions
- Provide technical guidance on machining capabilities and limitations

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.