The CAD/CAM Specialist serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) responsible for developing, standardizing, and optimizing multi-axis CNC machining strategies. The role focuses on process ownership, advanced CNC programming, and ensuring alignment between design, manufacturing, and quality functions within a regulated environment.
What will you be doing?- The role is responsible for developing, standardizing, and optimizing advanced multi-axis CNC programming strategies using CAD/CAM software, while maintaining the integrity of CNC programs through structured file management. It involves leading the development of robust machining processes, including tooling selection, cutting parameters, fixturing concepts, and machining sequences, with strong emphasis on standardization, capability, and efficiency.
- In addition, the role ensures alignment between design intent, machining execution, and inspection requirements through GD&T-driven strategies, while maintaining CNC programming governance in compliance with QMS standards. The position also includes executing programs for First Article Inspection (FAI), machine prove-outs, and continuous optimization based on actual performance. Close collaboration with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams is essential to support DFM, process validation, risk mitigation, and new product introduction.
- The position also provides technical leadership and mentoring to machinists and programmers, supports troubleshooting and training, and drives continuous improvement initiatives such as cycle time reduction, cost optimization, and quality enhancement. It contributes to the selection and commissioning of new equipment, ensures compliance with HSE and sustainability policies, and maintains strong cross-functional collaboration while supporting operational requirements such as shift work and additional responsibilities as assigned.
- This role is based in Penang, Malaysia, and is open to candidates with a minimum of a high school qualification, although a technical or college degree is considered an advantage. The position requires at least five years of CNC programming experience, including a minimum of three years using CAD/CAM software. Experience in multi-axis (5+) CNC machining, including mill/turn, grinding, and robotics, is preferred, along with prior exposure to manufacturing environments and regulated industries such as medical, automotive, or aerospace.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong technical capabilities, including the ability to program independently using CAD/CAM software and develop reliable machining processes for low-volume, high-mix production. A solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential, along with the ability to respond to both routine production schedules and urgent requirements to maintain operational flow. The role also requires strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and to convey technical information clearly to both operators and management.
- In addition, the candidate is expected to function as a subject matter expert and mentor to other programmers and machinists, supporting knowledge sharing and technical development within the team. The role involves moderate physical activity, including standing and walking for extended periods, and occasional bending and reaching. It also requires flexibility to travel between 25% to 50% of the time while maintaining a high level of performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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