Head Of CNC Department

The Head of CNC Department is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all CNC machining operations with a specific emphasis on CNC lathe and Swiss-type turning technologies. The role involves leading a team of programmers and operators, improving machining strategies, ensuring efficient production workflows, and supporting the transition of development parts into mass production.

1. Department Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and supervise all CNC operations including planning, programming, setup, and machining.
• Manage a team of CNC programmers, application engineers, and machine operators.
• Ensure proper training, workload balancing, and performance evaluation of team members.

2. CNC Lathe and Swiss Machines

• Take ownership of the performance and utilization of all CNC lathe and Swiss-type turning machines.
• Develop and implement optimized cutting strategies for precision small-part machining, including those used in orthopedic and dental implant manufacturing.
• Set tool libraries, cycle times, and offsets tailored to high-precision parts.

3. Process Development & Optimization

• Review product drawings and tolerances to determine the best machining approach.
• Develop and validate manufacturing process sheets (operation sheets) for all turned parts.
• Reduce cycle times and improve surface finishes through optimized toolpaths, feeds, and speeds.

4. Quality and Compliance

• Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality of machined components meet drawing and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain process control systems (SPC) to minimize variation.
• Support QA in root cause analysis of machining-related defects.

5. Documentation & Standardization

• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), machine setup sheets, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure all CNC programs are documented and backed up.
• Maintain proper traceability of revisions and updates to CNC programs and tooling.

6. Technology & Tooling

• Evaluate and recommend new tools, holders, and fixtures specific to lathe and Swiss turning applications.
• Stay updated on advancements in multi-axis turning and medical micromachining best practices.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product development, production planning, and QA/RA teams to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance.
• Support validation teams in IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for new equipment and critical components.

8. Maintenance & Machine Readiness

• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance of CNC lathe and Swiss machines.
• Ensure machine readiness, cleanliness, and upkeep in alignment with 5S and GMP standards.