CNC Applications Supervisor

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CNC Applications Supervisor - Princeton, IL

The CNC Applications Supervisor is an advanced role in the Process Innovation Department responsible for supervising the CNC Programming team and driving daily process improvements across manufacturing operations. Requiring 10+ years of applications experience, this position leads the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of CNC programs, machine setups, and tooling strategies. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations, the Supervisor ensures safe, high-quality cutting program management, optimized production rates, reduces setup/run times, and manages tooling inventory and costs across vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, broaches, centerless grinders, and gantry-style CNC machining centers.

What You Will Do:

• Train and mentor CNC programmers, machinists, operators, setup technicians, and Team Leads on programming fundamentals, tool setting, and best practices.

• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to troubleshoot complex production issues; provide escalation/on-call support for off-shifts as needed.

• Monitor project milestones and deliver regular status reports on department KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and cycle-time reductions.

• Research, justify, and recommend new CNC machinery, automation, and advanced tooling; collaborate commissioning, training, tooling and documentation with the project owner(s).

• Optimize on hand tooling inventory from specification through consumption in operations, managing on-hand, on order, and safety stock inventory. Observe consumption rates and adjust stock accordingly.

• Evaluate engineering change notices (ECNs) for manufacturability, cycle impact, and tooling feasibility.

• Maintain program revision histories of machining processes

• Support Purchasing and QA in auditing and qualifying new raw material and tooling vendors

• Review prints, CAD/CAM models, tooling, fixtures, and materials prior to setup to eliminate production interruptions and ensure first-time yield.

• Determine reference points, cutting sequences, tool paths, and calculate complex dimensions (angles, radii, curvatures).

• Establish and optimize cutting parameters (speeds/feeds); monitor tool wear to prevent failure, improve tool life, and reduce tooling expenses.

• Conduct dry runs and CAM simulations to eliminate machine collisions.

• Write, troubleshoot, and modify G/M code to maximize cycle efficiency; maintain organized and secure CNC program backups.

• Perform in-process and first-piece inspections using GD&T principles and precision tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, CMMs) to verify dimensional integrity.

• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, SMED (setup reduction), Kanban, Visual Management, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Implement process controls and risk mitigation using formal problem-solving tools, PFMEAs, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke).

• Create and standardize work instructions, setup sheets, CNC routings, and tooling reference materials.

• Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment.

• Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management.

• Perform other duties as required

What You Need to Succeed:

• 2 Year Technical Degree with certifications in CNC Programming
• Demonstrated Leadership coordinating teams and coaching CNC machining and cutting tool concepts
• 7+ years’ experience in setting up, programming and operating Fanuc controlled CNC machining centers in a precision manufacturing environment
• Experience with Fanuc Controls, G and M code to develop programs for Mori-Seiki, Haas, OKK, DN Solutions, and Takamaz equipment, similar equipment of other brands is acceptable
• Experience validating part conformity with common inspection equipment
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and its application in production part planning & execution
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize GD&T to manufacture parts to print
• Basic math skills including, but not limited to standard functions, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, this is your business, run with it.

• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you be safe, be healthy

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period

• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

• Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury

• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards

• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can serve others, not yourself

• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base

Salary

Range: $85,000-$110,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes