CNC Programming Specialist - Precision Manufacturing

West Electric Trading ApS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training and professional development

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

West Electric Trading ApS in Abu Dhabi invites a mid-level to senior Precision Manufacturing Specialist / CNC Programming Engineer to join our precision machining team. You will develop, optimize, and implement CNC programs for high-precision components, ensuring tight tolerances and repeatable results.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T, select tools, and collaborate with design and production to improve manufacturability, while maintaining quality control and efficient production cycles.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing and optimizing CNC programs for milling, turning, drilling.
• Strong GD&T and interpretation of drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with CAM software and multi-axis programming is preferred.
• Attention to detail and quality control in precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, drilling, and other precision operations.
• Operate CNC processes to ensure consistent production results.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements.
• Select cutting tools, machining parameters, fixtures, and workholding.
• Prepare machining strategies and procedures for complex components.
• Set up machines, test programs, calibrate tools, perform first-article inspections.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision instruments and CMM.
• Analyze defects and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize cycles, reduce waste, improve turnaround.
• Maintain programs, tooling records, setup docs, and process reports.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T knowledge

Machining optimization

Dimensional inspection

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

CNC programming certifications (advantage)

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

CMM (coordinate measuring machine)

Job description

West Electric Trading ApS in Abu Dhabi invites a mid-level to senior Precision Manufacturing Specialist / CNC Programming Engineer to join our precision machining team. You will develop, optimize, and implement CNC programs for high-precision components, ensuring tight tolerances and repeatable results.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T, select tools, and collaborate with design and production to improve manufacturability, while maintaining quality control and efficient production cycles.