CNC Manager

StudioXAG | B Corp™; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join StudioXAG | B Corp™ as a CNC Manager. You'll lead the CNC operations, optimise processes, and ensure quality control, all while mentoring a skilled team. Enjoy a dynamic environment focused on creativity and professional growth, with excellent benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme

Workplace pension

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired

Research budgets and trips

All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership

Spill mental health support

Flexible and remote working available

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining and programming experience required.
• Extensive experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Strong knowledge in machine tooling and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily CNC machining operations including scheduling and production targets.
• Develop, edit, and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.

Skills

CNC Operations Leadership

Toolpath Optimisation & CNC Programming

Production Troubleshooting

Team Training & Mentorship

Machine Maintenance

Quality Assurance & Control

Materials and Tooling Knowledge

CAD/CAM Software Proficiency

Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Schedule Management

Education

3+ years in CNC machining and programming

Tools

EnRoute

AlphaCAM

Rhino

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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This range is provided by StudioXAG | B Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

StudioXAG is seeking a talented CNC Manager to join our esteemed Production Team and contribute to the exceptional storytelling experiences we're known for. We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about delivering awe-inspiring projects and thriving in a dynamic, creative environment.

StudioXAG partners with brands to create extraordinary experiences that captivate audiences and evoke powerful reactions. From mesmerising pop-ups to captivating window displays and immersive environments, we specialise in crafting inspiring and exciting narratives. As a Certified B Corporation, we're committed to leveraging business as a force for good, nurturing our team members, and providing a platform for personal and professional growth.

The Role:

Working closely with the Production Management Team, you'll manage the CNC schedule and its output. Programming and cutting materials for projects within the studio. You'll oversee all aspects of the CNC machine, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for the wider team. The role would include managing and quoting any outsourced cutting requests and scheduling this around the in-house production work. The CNC Manager ensures quality control, machine maintenance, and continuous process improvement while mentoring team members to enhance technical proficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities include:

• CNC Management: Oversee daily CNC machining operations, including scheduling, machine setup, and production targets
• Toolpath programming: Develop, edit, and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software for efficiency and precision
• Nesting: Optimise material usage by nesting components efficiently within CAD/CAM software
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the production team to ensure machined parts meet company standards with minimal rework
• Machine Maintenance: Coordinate preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure optimal machine performance
• Team Training & Mentoring: Provide guidance and training to CNC operators and machinists, enhancing their technical skills and adherence to best practices
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement enhancements in CNC operations, toolpaths, and workflows to increase productivity and reduce costs
• Scheduling: Manage CNC workflow to optimise production efficiency
• Quoting: Estimate internal and external machining time for accurate project planning
  
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Competencies:

• CNC Operations Leadership
• Toolpath Optimisation & CNC Programming
• Production Troubleshooting
• Team Training & Mentorship
• Machine Maintenance
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Materials and Tooling Knowledge
• CAD/CAM Software Proficiency
• Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
• Schedule Management
  
  
  

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years in CNC machining and programming, with leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of machine tooling, materials, and production processes
• Extensive experience with CAD/CAM software such as Alphacam, EnRoute, SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, or similar
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage CNC production workflows
• Expertise in interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving
  
  
  

Must Have Tools & Software Knowledge:

• EnRoute, AlphaCAM, Rhino, SolidWorks
• CNC G-code/M-code programming
• Measuring tools and quality control instruments
• Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  

This role is ideal for a machining expert passionate about optimising CNC programming, streamlining operations, and leading a skilled team to achieve precision and efficiency.

Location:

This role is based in our East London studio in E10. Our normal working hours are 8am - 5pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Benefits

Some of our benefits:

• Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 25 days holiday (inc 3 days taken during Christmas closure) + Bank Holidays
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
• Research budgets and trips
• All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Flexible and remote working available
  
  
  

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. Please state expectations on application.

Belonging and Inclusivity at StudioXAG:

StudioXAG is a business that strives for equality for all its people. Known for our storytelling, our different perspectives make us more creative than ever.

No matter who you are, you are welcome at StudioXAG.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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