Manufacturing Engineering Intern, CNC Machining (Summer 2027)

The role

You will develop, implement, and optimize CNC programs for precision machining operations. You will work with multi-axis machines to develop complex geometries and refine machining processes.

What you will do

• Assist in developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for complex metal components
• Support programming, setup, and refinement of operations on multi-axis CNC machines
• Interpret CAD models, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Help select and evaluate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies
• Assist in troubleshooting CNC programming issues
• Help create, maintain, and update CNC program libraries, tool databases, and process documentation
• Contribute to process improvement projects
• Collaborate with additive designers on custom workholding
• Support the design and deployment of automation solutions
• Work on the production floor to gain hands-on experience

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Exposure to CNC programming and machining through coursework, labs, makerspace, internships, or collegiate engineering clubs
• Familiarity 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
• Exposure to automation programming for probe alignment, in-situ quality checks, and adaptive process compensation
• Familiarity with metal 3D printed parts and their post-processing requirements
• Familiarity with machining castings or forgings
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to debugging machining processes
• Experience with quality control tools, including CMM, micrometers, and thread gauges
• Ability to work with power tools, hand tools, and other shop equipment

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner
• Fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress
• Flexible work hours
• Regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. They treat manufacturing as a single integrated system to unlock innovation for complex hardware.