Job Description
At a Glance
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- Company: Repligen
- Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 per year (DOE)
- Shift: Day Shift (flexible depending on facility needs)
- Overtime: As needed during production ramp-up
- Experience Level: Senior / Lead
- Industry: Bioprocessing / Life Sciences Manufacturing
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Why This Role Exists\n
Repligen is launching a new manufacturing facility in Shrewsbury, MA, and this role is critical to building a strong CNC programming foundation from the ground up.
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As the Lead CNC Programmer, you’ll help establish programming standards, support new equipment installs, and mentor a growing team—playing a direct role in scaling production for life-saving biologic therapies used worldwide.
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This is not a “sit behind the desk” role. It’s hands-on, technical, and influential.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing\n
In this role, you will:
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- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machines
- Serve as the technical lead for CNC programming and machining strategy
- Review and approve CNC programs, setups, and tooling selections
- Lead program prove-outs, first articles, and production ramp-ups
- Partner with Engineering on DFM and new product introductions
- Establish programming standards, documentation, and setup sheets
- Mentor and train CNC programmers and machinists
- Support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
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You’ll have real ownership over how CNC programming is done at this facility.
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Machines, Controls & Software\n
You’ll work directly with equipment such as:
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- Machines:\n
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- NexTech CNC Router
- Laguna CNC Router
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- Controls: CNC router controls (machine-specific)
- CAM Software: Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM
- Inspection: First article and in-process inspection support
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This role will also help shape programming standards as additional equipment is brought online.
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What We’re Looking For\n
Required
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- 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced proficiency with G-code and CAD/CAM software
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, materials, and GD&T
- Experience supporting new equipment installs or facility start-ups
- Proven ability to mentor others and solve machining problems hands-on
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Preferred (Not Required)
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- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments
- Exposure to multi-axis machining strategies
- Background supporting production ramp-ups or greenfield facilities
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Materials You’ll Work With\n
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- Stainless steels
- Aluminum alloys
- Engineering plastics
- Other precision manufacturing materials
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Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here\n
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- Brand-new manufacturing facility
- Opportunity to build systems and standards, not inherit bad ones
- High-impact work supporting life-saving biologic therapies
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality
- Strong emphasis on quality, safety, and craftsmanship
- Real leadership path as the site scales
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule\n
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- Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-term career growth in a mission-driven manufacturing environment
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Apply\n
Interested CNC Programmers ready to step into a technical leadership role can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Apply now or save this job to come back later.