CNC Programming Engineer

About the role

Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing partner, is looking for a CNC programming engineer in Guangzhou. The role covers programming complex parts, optimising machine capacity and supporting production teams on machining projects.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate CNC machine capacity efficiently and improve overall production capacity
• Program toolpaths with consideration of material layout and machining time
• Support the technical team with guidance and problem solving during product machining, ensuring quality standards
• Take part in designing processing methods for non-standard parts and improve machining plans based on actual production
• Operate CNC machining centres, lathes and other CNC equipment independently, including debugging and trial cuts
• Write process documents such as toolpaths, fixture selection and gauge usage instructions
• Help project managers track progress and coordinate delivery schedules

Required profile

• College degree or above
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical manufacturing
• Ability to program and set up complex parts independently
• Familiarity with engineering plastics such as acetal, POM, Teflon, plywood and PMMA
• Experience operating Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Siemens and other CNC systems

Required skills

• UG or other CAD software for modelling and drawing changes
• Mastercam programming
• Selection and use of tools, fixtures and gauges, and knowledge of machining processes and quality control
• Estimating machining labour hours and quoting prices