Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining (New Grad December 2026)
Freeform · Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted 14 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Freeform's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 61% of Freeform's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Freeform
- high 69 stale, 0 reposted of 80 open
- Hiring momentum
- 91 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
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About this role
As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC Machining, you will develop and optimize CNC programs for precision machining of metal components, including post-processing of 3D printed parts. You will work with multi-axis machines, interpret CAD models, and collaborate with machinists and design engineers to enhance machining processes and productivity. This role requires hands-on technical support on the production floor and involvement in cross-functional projects to improve manufacturing workflows.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freeform as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CNC programming and machining (internships and/or collegiate engineering clubs are acceptable)
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Nice to have
- Experience with MasterCAM or Hypermill
- Experience with 5-axis machines
- Experience with DMG Mori and Siemens controls
- Experience machining hard metals such as titanium or Inconel
- Experience with automation programming for probe alignment, in-situ quality checks, and adaptive process compensation based on measurement feedback
What you get
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility; full-time onsite presence is required.
- Salary range is dependent on academic level and experience, which may lead to variability in compensation.
- 3D printing experience is not required, which may appeal to candidates from various engineering backgrounds.
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Listed by Freeform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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