CNC Programmer Team Lead; X Shifts

BD Diesel Performance is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven CNC Programming Team Lead to lead programming strategy, establish machining standards, and drive continuous improvement across our CNC operations. This role is responsible for optimizing cycle times, improving machining efficiency, standardizing programming methodology, and elevating technical capability across the machine shop.

This individual will serve as the technical authority for CNC programming, ensuring best-in-class machining strategies, tooling selection, feeds and speeds optimization, and fixture design. The CNC Programming Team Lead will mentor programmers and machinists, improve throughput, and support new product development by creating scalable and repeatable machining processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a high-performance manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of reducing cycle times, improving quality, and increasing machine utilization.

This role is based onsite in Abbotsford and works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations leadership. This role is open for either a 4x10’s schedule or a 5x8’s schedule.

• Schedule:
  
  Either 4 X 10 Hour Shifts Or 5 X 8 Hour Shifts
• This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $45–$65 / Per Hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

At BD Diesel, we value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and pay based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth in a growing company
• A supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and high-performance products
• Being part of a recognized and respected brand in the diesel aftermarket

• Lead development and optimization of CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining centers to improve cycle times, efficiency, and machining quality
• Establish and maintain standardized CNC programming practices including feeds and speeds, tooling selection, toolpath strategy, machine setup methodology, and program structure
• Analyze machining cycle times and identify opportunities to improve throughput through advanced programming strategies, toolpath optimization, and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing machining time, setup time, scrap, and rework while improving overall equipment effectiveness
• Serve as the technical authority for CNC programming, resolving complex machining challenges and providing guidance on best machining strategies
• Develop standardized machining approaches for repeatable product families to improve consistency and scalability of production
• Design and develop fixtures and work holding solutions to improve repeatability, precision, safety, and production efficiency
• Select cutting tools optimized for performance, cost effectiveness, and tool life, working with tooling vendors to identify improved machining solutions
• Lead initiatives to reduce setup times through improved tooling selection, fixture design, standardized work holding, and improved program structure
• Improve machine utilization and throughput across CNC equipment through improved programming efficiency and production support
• Mentor and develop CNC programmers and machinists by providing technical guidance, training, and coaching on programming standards and machining best practices
• Establish technical programming standards and ensure consistency across all CNC programs within the machine shop
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production teams to support design for manufacturability (DFM) and develop scalable machining processes for new product launches
• Review technical drawings and CAD models to ensure efficient machining strategies and manufacturability
• Improve first-pass yield by developing reliable and repeatable machining programs that meet dimensional and quality requirements
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality issues
• Maintain documentation of machining processes, tooling standards, and programming methodologies
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts including 5S, SMED…