Manufacturing Process Engineer / CNC Programmer

About Hollman Hollman is a design-to-manufacturing organization producing highly customized millwork and casework solutions. The business relies heavily on SolidWorks and SWOOD for parametric design and engineering, with CNC machining as a critical step in converting engineered designs into physical products. Due to the high mix and customization of work, accurate, optimized, and well-documented CNC programs are essential to production efficiency, quality, and delivery performance. Role Summary This role sits between Engineering and Production at Hollman and is responsible for translating SolidWorks/SWOOD engineering outputs into executable CNC machine programs for the shop floor. The Process Engineer ensures programs are accurate, optimized, and production-ready, while maintaining and improving machining strategies and standards. The role also produces supporting documentation to help operators, planners, and managers clearly understand machining requirements and cycle times. The position reports to the Central Planner, with engineering management oversight. Key Responsibilities: CNC Program Processing & ReleaseConvert SolidWorks/SWOOD outputs into:GCODEWOODWOPBIESSEPrepare machine-ready programs for release to Production at Hollman facilitiesEnsure all programs align with machine capabilities, tooling standards, and material specifications Machining Strategy & StandardizationDevelop, maintain, and improve machining strategies across Hollman product linesMaintain feeds, speeds, toolpaths, nesting strategies, and post-processingCollaborate with Engineering to improve design-for-manufacturability within SWOOD models Program Quality & VerificationReview and validate CNC programs prior to production releaseVerify:Tooling selection and offsetsDepths, clearances, and collision risksPost-processor accuracySupport initial production runs as needed Production Documentation & ReportingCreate supporting output documents for:CNC operatorsProduction supervisorsCentral planning and managementDevelop and maintain:Cycle time reports by product and projectSetup instructions and machining notesTooling and fixture documentation