Production Designer/CNC Programmer
About The Position
Bring your precision, creativity, and CNC expertise to an organization where innovation meets manufacturing excellence. Enjoy competitive pay, 100% company-paid medical and dental, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities in Northwest Arkansas. NXA Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled Production Designer & CNC Programmer to serve as the critical link between engineering intent and shop-floor execution. This role ensures manufacturability, material efficiency, drawing accuracy, and balanced workflow across laser and press brake operations. In addition to core production responsibilities, this position plays a key role in supporting design initiatives within our Consumer Products Division and serves as the lead design drafter for special projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, value precision, and are driven to continuously improve systems and processes — we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Proven experience in production design and CNC programming within a manufacturing environment
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling and drawing creation)
- Experience with laser cutting and press brake programming
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication principles and tolerancing
- Experience working with ERP/MRP and PDM systems
- Strong understanding of nesting optimization and material utilization
- High attention to detail with a commitment to ultra-low error rates
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
Responsibilities
- Produce detailed 2D shop drawings from 3D SolidWorks models
- Convert between 2D drawings and 3D models as needed
- Assist in development and modification of conveyors, platforms, tanks, and sheet metal assemblies
- Ensure drawings meet company, customer, and fabrication standards
- Identify manufacturability concerns and communicate design improvements
- Maintain revision control through PDM and ERP systems
- Standardize drawing templates and modeling practices
- Create and maintain BOMs within ERP/MRP systems
- Develop CNC programs using DXF files for laser and press brake operations
- Create optimized nesting layouts to maximize sheet utilization
- Build press brake programs including tooling selection and bend sequencing
- Determine nest order and routing for balanced production workflow
- Support drop management and material reuse strategy
- Troubleshoot program errors and resolve production discrepancies
- Minimize scrap through optimization and proactive review
- Verify material availability and coordinate with Purchasing
- Collaborate with Machining to confirm part profiles before secondary operations
- Support stencil marking and identification processes
- Ensure tolerances align with both engineering intent and machine capability
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within pre-production systems
- Maintain ultra-low error rates in drawings and programs
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product performance
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging manufacturing technologies
- Collaborate with customers’ engineering teams to develop customized solutions
- Maintain accurate records of design modifications and approvals
- Provide troubleshooting support for ERP systems, design issues, and shop-floor challenges
- Gather and apply shop feedback to improve quality and reduce lead times
- Support cross-training efforts across departments
- Submit at least two improvement recommendations per quarter to the Sr. Vice President
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Dental Coverage- premium paid for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
- 100% Company-Paid Medical (High-Deductible) for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
- Buy-Up Copay Medical Plan Option for team member and dependents, Payroll deduction after 60 days
- STD, LTD, Accident, Critical and Life Insurance- payroll deducted after 60 days
- Vision Coverage- payroll deducted after 60 days
- 401K up to 4% match after 60 days
- Virtual Health/Mental Health- Paid for team members and dependents starting date of hire
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
