Senior CNC Milling Programmer (CAM) — Precision Engineering

NORTHEAST GROUP BERHAD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary RM4,000–RM6,000 per

Job summary

NorthEast Group Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia-listed precision engineering group, is expanding its CNC milling capabilities and seeking skilled programmers to join the engineering team. You will develop and optimise CAM programs for 3-axis milling, select tools and parameters, and continuously improve processes to boost productivity and quality.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in CNC milling programming, strong CAM software skills (SURFCAM, ESPRIT, SolidWorks, hyperMILL), and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent practical experience in CNC machining programming or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant CNC milling programming experience.
• Proven ability to independently develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimise CNC milling programs.
• Strong practical understanding of CNC milling operations and machining processes.
• Proficient in CAM software such as SURFCAM, ESPRIT, SolidWorks, hyperMILL, or equivalent software.
• Strong experience in CNC programming for 3-axis milling machines.
• Experience in 3+2-axis and 4+1-axis machining programming will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and optimise CNC milling programs using CAM software to meet machining and production requirements.
• Perform CNC programming for a minimum of 3-axis milling machines.
• Generate efficient machining programs that achieve the required dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and product quality.
• Review and refine CNC programs to improve machining performance and consistency.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, machining strategies, and cutting parameters for CNC milling operations.
• Determine suitable machining sequences and toolpaths to achieve efficient and accurate machining.
• Optimise cutting conditions, tooling applications, and machining methods to improve production efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce tooling costs, machining cycle times, and material wastage.
• Troubleshoot CNC programming and machining issues to ensure smooth production operations.
• Identify root causes of machining inaccuracies, programming errors, and inefficient machining processes.
• Implement effective technical solutions to improve machining accuracy, productivity, and quality.
• Support machining personnel in resolving programming-related technical challenges.
• Continuously improve CNC programs to minimise machining cycle times and maximise machine utilisation.
• Evaluate machining methods and recommend practical improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing tooling costs and improving overall manufacturing performance.
• Work closely with the engineering and production teams to achieve machining quality and productivity objectives.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

3-axis milling

4+1-axis machining

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Communication & teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in CNC machining programming

Tools

SURFCAM

ESPRIT

SolidWorks

hyperMILL

Job description

NorthEast Group Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia-listed precision engineering group, is expanding its CNC milling capabilities and seeking skilled programmers to join the engineering team. You will develop and optimise CAM programs for 3-axis milling, select tools and parameters, and continuously improve processes to boost productivity and quality.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in CNC milling programming, strong CAM software skills (SURFCAM, ESPRIT, SolidWorks, hyperMILL), and a proactive,