About this role
CNC Programmer
Advanced CNC – 3, 4 & 5-Axis Machining
Aerospace – Romford, Essex
Permanent Position
£38,000 - £52,000 + Benefits + Overtime
We’re partnered with a well-established and well-invested aerospace precision engineering business based in Romford, supplying complex components into the aerospace sector.
Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join their engineering team and take ownership of programming, process development and manufacturing optimisation.
This is far more than a programme-writing role. You’ll have genuine engineering input into how complex aerospace components are manufactured, developing machining strategies, tooling, fixtures and processes to achieve first-time-right production.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for developing and optimising CNC programmes and manufacturing processes across 3, 4 and 5-axis machining, working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering to ensure components are manufactured efficiently, accurately and consistently.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creating, optimising and proving 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC programmesDeveloping manufacturing processes, routings and setup strategiesProgramming complex aerospace components to drawing and specificationDeveloping tooling and machining strategiesDesigning and implementing work-holding and fixture solutionsSelecting tooling and optimising cutting strategiesSupporting the introduction of new components into manufactureWorking closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teamsIdentifying and resolving manufacturing and machining issuesDriving first-time-right productionImproving cycle times, processes and manufacturing efficiencySupporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a CNC Programmer within precision engineeringStrong understanding of 3, 4 and 5-axis machiningExperience programming complex componentsGood understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting strategiesExperience developing manufacturing methods and setup strategiesAbility to interpret complex engineering drawings and specificationsStrong problem-solving and process improvement skillsAerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirableHypermill experience would be advantageous What’s On Offer
Highly competitive salary – DOEHealthcare benefitsFlexible working hoursGenerous holiday allowancePermanent positionModern, well-invested engineering environmentOpportunity to work on complex aerospace componentsGenuine engineering ownership and influenceLong-term opportunity within an established aerospace business The Opportunity
This isn't simply a role where you'll be handed a drawing and asked to write a programme.
We're looking for a CNC Programmer who understands the bigger manufacturing picture - someone who can develop the machining strategy, solve complex manufacturing challenges and continually look for ways to improve how components are produced.
You'll be working with advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining, complex aerospace components and tight tolerances, with genuine scope to influence processes, tooling, fixtures and manufacturing standards.
If you're an experienced CNC Programmer looking for a technically challenging role where your engineering knowledge and ideas will genuinely influence production, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
Please apply via the link and I’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion.