Senior CNC Lathe Machine Designer and Programmer

Develop CNC programs for 5-axis CNC lathe/turning and machining operations.
Create and modify CNC programs based on production drawings and 3D models.
Convert CAD designs into production-ready CNC toolpaths.
Work with CAD/CAM software to design, simulate and optimize machining programs.
Understand and interpret technical drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
Set up and operate CNC machines and conduct trial runs.
Perform tool-path simulation and collision checking before production.
Optimize programs to reduce machining time, material wastage and tool wear.
Develop programs for complex and intricate furniture components.
Work closely with the Furniture Design, Production and Quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable.
Troubleshoot CNC programming and machining issues.
Identify and correct dimensional, surface-finish and machining problems.
Establish standard machining processes for repeat production.
Maintain and organize CNC programs, drawings and revision records.
Train and guide CNC operators and junior programmers.
Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements.
Ensure production follows required quality standards and specifications.
Assist in developing new CNC-based furniture components and manufacturing techniques.
Furniture-Specific Responsibilities

The candidate should be comfortable working with solid wood and engineered wood components and understand the requirements of furniture manufacturing.

Experience with components such as:

Table legs
Chair legs
Bed components
Decorative profiles
Curved components
Turned wooden components
Carved/contoured parts
Complex furniture joints
Decorative mouldings
Custom-designed furniture components

will be highly valuable.

Required Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of 5-axis CNC machining
CNC programming and G-code knowledge
CAD/CAM programming
3D modelling and toolpath generation
CNC machine setup
Tool selection and optimization
Knowledge of cutting speeds and feeds
Understanding of machining tolerances
Toolpath simulation
Machine troubleshooting
Production process optimization
Basic knowledge of CNC maintenance