CNC Programmer Engineer

Date: Jan 22, 2026

Location: Ningbo, CN

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a CNC Programmer Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Hydraulic business. Over the last 74 years, Pacoma has built a reputation as a world-class hydraulic cylinder manufacturer through our superior quality control and innovation. Pacoma is a leading supplier of hydraulic cylinders for material handling, construction, agriculture, and transportation markets.  If you join our team, your work will ensure customers across the world have high-quality products they can use to keep their businesses running.

Your challenge
- Responsible for developing and optimizing machining programs for turning-milling centers to ensure part precision and efficiency.
- Develops machining processes, fixture designs, tool selections, and production process flow cards/work instructions based on product drawings and technical requirements.
-    Measure and define standard operating times for products, updating them in SAP.
-    Supervise and guide operators to strictly adhere to process documentation during machining.
-    Promptly resolve technical issues arising during production to minimize downtime.
-    Actively participate in process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality. Reduce tooling costs, optimize processes, and improve material utilization.
-    Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure smooth introduction of new products into production lines while meeting expected quality standards.


Your profile
- Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of machining industry experience; programming experience with turning-milling centers preferred.
- Familiar with machining characteristics of various metal materials and selection of common cutting tools.
- Proficient in programming using CAD/CAM software and capable of drafting detailed process documents and work instructions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to mentor and train operators.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and commitment to continuous improvement, capable of devising effective solutions in complex situations.
- Open-minded toward new technologies, willing to learn and apply the latest machining techniques and tools.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at na.yan@leggett.com

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

 

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

 

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