CNC Programmer Sr

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

 

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do.

As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place.

With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

 

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Summary:

The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing CNC programs, machining processes, and manufacturing systems across Ashley Furniture, Wanvog Furniture, and Wanek Furniture facilities.

This role drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, material utilization, and cost reduction while supporting new product introductions, equipment implementation, tooling development, and process standardization across multiple manufacturing locations.

 

 

Responsibilities:

CNC Programming & Process Optimization


* Develop, maintain, and improve CNC programs and setup documentation for manufacturing operations.


* Determine optimal machining methods, machine assignments, tooling selections, and production workflows to maximize efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost effectiveness.


* Create dynamically nested programs and ensure program compatibility across multiple facilities.


* Analyze part geometry and recommend design improvements that enhance manufacturability and reduce costs.


* Complete Engineering Introduction Orders (EIOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) accurately and in a timely manner.

 

Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement


* Partner with CNC operators, supervisors, engineers, and manufacturing leadership to resolve production issues and improve performance.


* Troubleshoot programming, tooling, machine, process, maintenance, safety, and quality concerns.


* Evaluate cycle times, setups, operator movement, machine utilization, and process flow to identify improvement opportunities.


* Develop and implement best practices and standardized manufacturing processes across facilities.


* Lead initiatives focused on productivity improvements, waste reduction, ergonomic enhancements, and cost savings.

 

Material Yield & Cost Improvement


* Analyze raw material utilization, including foam buns, boards, fiber, and other materials, to maximize yield and minimize waste.


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