Tiffany & Co. CNC Machinist – CAM Programmer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000–150,000/year
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
About Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. is a globally recognised luxury jeweller renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, design excellence and high‑precision manufacture. The role sits within the Jewelry Development & Innovation Workshop (JDIW) in New York and is part of the broader LVMH group, offering access to maison-level resources while preserving an artisanal, design‑led R&D environment.
Tiffany & Co. (New York) seeks a CNC Machinist – CAM Programmer to lead 5‑axis CAM programming and precision jewelry machining at the JDIW.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the end‑to‑end CAM programming and CNC machining workflow: interpret CAD, develop optimized toolpaths, post‑process G‑code, produce setup documentation, and deliver finished inspected parts.
- Program and operate the full JDIW machining cell (simultaneous 5‑axis mills and a live‑tooling CNC lathe), selecting appropriate machines and strategies for each geometry and material.
- Apply micro‑machining and high‑speed machining techniques (trochoidal milling, constant chip‑load toolpaths) to maximize material efficiency, tool life and surface quality for miniature, high‑tolerance components.
- Perform routine part inspection with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and ensure dimensional conformity with strong emphasis on metal recovery and scrap control.
- Conduct machine maintenance, calibration and tooling changes to sustain equipment performance and uptime.
- Proactively manage project queues, communicate risks and schedule impacts early, and meet delivery requirements in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with Design, JDIW and Manufacturing to resolve manufacturability issues and define repeatable production strategies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring on CAM strategies, machining techniques and machine maintenance to Engineers, Operators and Model Makers.
- Contribute to CRD work instructions, timing estimates, costing and capacity planning; support internal and external suppliers on setup and technical standards.
- Use enterprise systems and adhere to departmental controls (Microsoft Office/365, Tiffany intranet, Kronos, JDE); comply with inventory and security protocols for precious metals.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years hands‑on experience in precision CNC machining with demonstrable ownership of CAM programming (not solely machine operation).
- Expert‑level proficiency in Mastercam (strongly preferred) or an equivalent professional CAM platform with proven simultaneous 5‑axis programming experience on small, intricate parts.
- Demonstrated micro‑machining expertise: precision tooling selection, micro‑scale chip‑load management, miniature workholding strategies and surface‑finish control at tight tolerances.
- Proven application of high‑speed machining (HSM) strategies (trochoidal/constant‑engagement toolpaths) to improve tool life and part quality.
- Strong CAD competency, SolidWorks strongly preferred; ability to translate CAD into robust CAM strategies and fixtures.
- Exceptional attention to detail, commitment to material efficiency and the ability to independently deliver CAM‑to‑part in a prototyping or low‑volume, high‑complexity environment.
- Demonstrated engineering‑led problem solving and proactive manufacturability assessment across design and production stages.
- Preferred: degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent professional experience; multi‑industry background (jewelry, watchmaking, aerospace, medical device, automotive) and familiarity with additional CAM platforms (Fusion 360 CAM, hyperMILL, NX CAM, Esprit, GibbsCAM, SolidCAM).
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive, hands‑on experience in precision CNC machining and CAM programming within prototyping, low‑volume or high‑precision manufacturing environments (jewelry, watchmaking, aerospace, medical device or similar).
Education
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 130,000 to USD 150,000 per annum.
Culture
Tiffany & Co. combines atelier craftsmanship with rigorous technical discipline; the JDIW fosters an engineering‑driven, collaborative R&D culture where design ambition meets manufacturability. As part of the LVMH family, the maison values precision, mentorship and cross‑functional partnership.
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