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Manufacturing Insight: Cnc Production Specialist
CNC Production Specialist Opportunity at Honyo Prototype
Honyo Prototype leverages advanced CNC machining capabilities to deliver precision-engineered prototypes and low-volume production components for demanding industries including aerospace, medical devices, and defense. Our integrated manufacturing ecosystem features state-of-the-art 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling centers alongside high-precision turning systems, enabling complex geometries in materials ranging from aerospace-grade aluminum and titanium to medical polymers and hardened steels. All processes adhere to strict AS9100 and ISO 13485 quality frameworks, ensuring metrology-grade accuracy down to ±0.0002 inches with full traceability.
Central to our customer engagement is the industry-leading Online Instant Quote platform, which provides detailed manufacturability feedback and binding lead times within minutes—not days. This system empowers engineers to rapidly iterate designs while our CNC Production Specialists translate digital models into flawless physical parts through optimized toolpath programming, rigorous in-process inspection, and adaptive process control. You will operate at the critical junction where automated quoting meets hands-on precision manufacturing, directly impacting our ability to accelerate time-to-market for next-generation products.
Key operational metrics driving our service excellence include:
| Capability | Specification |
|---|---|
| Positional Accuracy | ±0.0002″ (5 µm) |
| Max Work Envelope | 40″ x 20″ x 20″ (1016 x 508 x 508 mm) |
| Material Range | Aluminum 7075-T6 to Inconel 718, PEEK, Ultem |
| Typical Lead Time | 5-10 days (complex assemblies) |
| Online Quote Turnaround | < 15 minutes |
We seek a CNC Production Specialist who thrives in bridging digital quoting systems with physical manufacturing execution, ensuring every component meets Honyo’s uncompromising standards for precision and performance. Your expertise will directly enable customers to transform concepts into certified, flight-worthy or implant-ready hardware through our seamless engineering-to-manufacturing workflow.
Technical Capabilities
CNC Production Specialist – Technical Specifications
A CNC Production Specialist at Honyo Prototype is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating advanced CNC machining equipment to produce high-precision components. The role emphasizes expertise in multi-axis milling and turning operations, with a focus on achieving tight tolerances across a range of engineering materials.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine Platforms | 3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis CNC Milling Centers; CNC Turning Centers (Swiss and Chucker) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.0025 mm (±0.0001″) |
| Repeatability | ±0.001 mm (±0.00004″) |
| Typical Tolerances | ±0.0125 mm (±0.0005″) for standard features; down to ±0.005 mm (±0.0002″) for critical features |
| Surface Finish (Ra) | 0.8 µm (32 µin) standard; as low as 0.4 µm (16 µin) with fine finishing passes |
| Maximum Work Envelope | Milling: 1000 x 600 x 500 mm (39.4 x 23.6 x 19.7 in); Turning: Ø300 x 600 mm (Ø11.8 x 23.6 in) |
| Spindle Speed (Milling) | Up to 24,000 RPM with high-speed precision spindles |
| Spindle Speed (Turning) | Up to 6,000 RPM with live tooling support |
| Tool Changer Capacity | 24–40 tools (automatic tool changer, ATC) |
| Control Systems | Fanuc, Siemens SINUMERIK, Heidenhain, and Mitsubishi M700/M800 series |
| Programming | Mastercam, Siemens NX, or Hypermill; G-code verification and optimization |
| Probing Systems | On-machine touch probes for in-process inspection and tool setting |
| Materials Processed | Aluminum (6061, 7075), Steel (1018, 4140, Stainless 303/316), ABS, Nylon (6/66), and other engineering plastics |
| Fixturing | Custom and modular fixturing; vacuum, mechanical, and zero-point systems |
| Secondary Operations | Deburring, precision cleaning, first-article inspection (FAI), CMM reporting |
| Quality Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; GD&T per ASME Y14.5; full inspection reports available |
The CNC Production Specialist ensures consistent part quality through rigorous process validation, tool wear monitoring, and real-time adjustments. Expertise in workholding strategies and high-efficiency machining (HEM) techniques enables high repeatability and minimal variance, especially for complex geometries and tight-tolerance applications in aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors.
From CAD to Part: The Process
Honyo Prototype employs a streamlined, technology-enhanced workflow for CNC manufacturing projects, specifically managed by our CNC Production Specialists. This process ensures precision, efficiency, and transparency from initial design submission through to final delivery. Below is a detailed explanation of each stage.
The process begins when a client uploads their native CAD file (STEP, IGES, Parasolid, or native formats like SolidWorks or Fusion 360) directly to our secure online portal. Our system performs an immediate file validation check to confirm geometry integrity, unit consistency, and manufacturability at a basic level. This initial upload triggers the automated workflow engine, eliminating manual file handling delays.
Following CAD upload, our proprietary AI-powered quoting engine analyzes the geometry, material selection, dimensional complexity, tolerance requirements, and surface finish specifications. The AI cross-references real-time data on machine availability, material costs, labor rates, and historical production metrics to generate a preliminary quote within minutes. Crucially, this AI-generated quote undergoes mandatory validation by a senior CNC Production Specialist who verifies feasibility, adjusts for non-geometric factors like fixturing complexity, and ensures alignment with Honyo’s quality standards before client presentation. This hybrid approach combines speed with engineering expertise.
Once the quote is accepted, the project enters the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) phase led by the assigned CNC Production Specialist. This is a collaborative, iterative step where the specialist conducts a rigorous technical review of the CAD model. Key focus areas include identifying overly tight tolerances that increase cost without functional benefit, assessing tool access and undercuts, optimizing wall thicknesses for stability, verifying hole depths relative to drill capabilities, and suggesting minor geometric adjustments to reduce cycle time. The specialist provides a detailed DFM report with actionable recommendations, working directly with the client’s design team to implement necessary revisions while preserving core functionality. Approval of the DFM-optimized design is required before proceeding.
With DFM sign-off, the project moves to production. The CNC Production Specialist generates optimized G-code using Mastercam and Vericut simulation software, selecting appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding strategies based on the part geometry and material. Production occurs on our certified Haas, DMG MORI, and Makino machining centers, monitored in real-time via our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Key production parameters are strictly controlled as outlined below.
| Parameter | Standard Capability | Tight Tolerance Option | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.025 mm | ±0.005 mm | CMM (Zeiss) / Calipers |
| Surface Roughness | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 0.4 µm | Profilometer |
| Material Range | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, Titanium, Plastics | Exotics (Inconel, etc.) | Mill Certificate Review |
| Max Work Envelope | 1000 x 600 x 500 mm | Custom fixturing options | Machine Capability Audit |
Throughout machining, in-process inspections are conducted at critical stages. After final machining, comprehensive First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 or client-specific requirements is performed, with full dimensional reports provided. All parts undergo rigorous deburring, cleaning, and visual inspection prior to packaging.
The final stage encompasses coordinated logistics and delivery. Finished parts are packaged using static-dissipative materials and custom foam inserts where necessary, with serialized barcodes applied for full traceability. Our integrated shipping platform provides real-time tracking from our facility to the client’s designated location. The CNC Production Specialist ensures all documentation—including certified material test reports, FAI data, process routings, and non-conformance records if applicable—is compiled and delivered electronically alongside the physical shipment. Standard lead times range from 5-15 business days post-DFM approval, depending on complexity and material availability, with expedited options available. This end-to-end accountability guarantees clients receive precision-machined components meeting both technical specifications and delivery commitments.
Start Your Project
Interested in advancing your career as a CNC Production Specialist? Join Honyo Prototype, a trusted name in precision manufacturing with our state-of-the-art facility located in Shenzhen, China. We are currently seeking skilled professionals to support high-quality CNC production for global clients.
For more information or to apply, contact Susan Leo at [email protected].
We look forward to connecting with dedicated specialists ready to contribute to excellence in manufacturing.
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