Programmer - CNC

CNC Programmer

Location: Walsall

Salary: 40- 45,000

About the Company:

Our client are a leading precision engineering firm specializing in delivering high-quality products to clients within the aerospace and automotive industries. Currently seeking a CNC Production Engineer to join our dynamic team and support our commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cutting-edge manufacturing.

Role Overview:

About the Role:
As a CNC Production Engineer, where you will be responsible for programming CNC milling machines, optimizing CNC programs, and ensuring the production of high-quality parts. You'll work with machining technicians, assist with continuous improvement initiatives, and help deliver projects on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and optimize CNC milling machines for efficient, cost-effective production.
• Improve both new and existing CNC programs.
• Support machining technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality part delivery.
• Adhere to AS9100D standards in program infrastructure.
• Design versatile fixturing and introduce new tooling and cutting techniques.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery (Right First Time and On-Time In-Full).
• Collaborate with engineers to identify best manufacturing methods.

Skills & Experience:

• Essential: HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 & AS9100, experience in aerospace or automotive, and proficiency in CAD/CAM software.

• Experience in CNC machining in a precision engineering environment.
• Proficiency in CNC programming (Fanuc, Heidenhain) and 3D modeling (Solidworks, Visi).
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning and milling (up to 5-axis).
• Familiarity with VISI CAM (offline programming).
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and lean manufacturing principles.