Techmet are recruiting for a Northern Ireland-based precision engineering and manufacturing company specialising in aerospace components. The business focuses on CNC machining, advanced manufacturing processes, and tooling solutions for high-precision industries.
We are currently seeking a CNC Programming Engineerfor aerospace manufacturing, producing offline CAM programs for 35 axis machining of aluminium and titanium. The role includes tool selection, NC verification using Vericut, fixture design, and creating process documentation. You will work with production and quality teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs and cycle times, support quotations and ERP data, and liaise with suppliers and subcontract programmers to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: MonThurs 07:0016:00, Fri 07:0012:00
Salary: £45,000
Responsibilities and duties
- Programming:Offline CNC programming of aerospace components on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines using CAM software
- Tooling: Responsible for selecting efficient tooling packages for each component
- Machining: Develop machining strategies for cutting various materials such as aluminium and titanium
- Procedures:Verifying NC code using Vericut and engineering sign-off procedures
- Creating process booklets and work instructions for machine set up and tool assembly
- Components: Design fixtures and work holding devices for components Update ERP systems with all relevant information for each component
- Improvements: Work closely with Production and Quality departments to improve current manufacturing methods, driving down machining and labour costs
- Projects: Aid Marketing and Sales teams by designing manufacturing concepts for potential projects and assisting with quotations
Skills and experience
- Qualifications: Relevant third level qualification in STEM
- Experience: Using CAM software, for example Mastercam or similar
- Knowledge: Of CNC machining strategies and processes
- Desirable: Experience in the manufacture of hard metals
Benefits
- 31 days holiday
- Healthcare plan
- On-site parking
- Enhanced family leave
To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.
Or Please click on the View Profile link at the top of this ad for contact details & if necessary leave a voice message and we can arrange a confidential chat at your convenience
TechMet are a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy. The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry
Skills:
Programming Engineer Manufacturing tooling Projects components
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We are currently seeking a CNC Programming Engineerfor aerospace manufacturing, producing offline CAM programs for 35 axis machining of aluminium and titanium. The role includes tool selection, NC verification using Vericut, fixture design, and creating process documentation. You will work with production and quality teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs and cycle times, support quotations and ERP data, and liaise with suppliers and subcontract programmers to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
Location: Portadown, Northern IrelandJob Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: MonThurs 07:0016:00, Fri 07:0012:00Salary: £45,000
Responsibilities and duties
- Programming:Offline CNC programming of aerospace components on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines using CAM software
- Tooling: Responsible for selecting efficient tooling packages for each component
- Machining: Develop machining strategies for cutting various materials such as aluminium and titanium
- Procedures:Verifying NC code using Vericut and engineering sign-off procedures
- Creating process booklets and work instructions for machine set up and tool assembly
- Components: Design fixtures and work holding devices for components Update ERP systems with all relevant information for each component
- Improvements: Work closely with Production and Quality departments to improve current manufacturing methods, driving down machining and labour costs
- Projects: Aid Marketing and Sales teams by designing manufacturing concepts for potential projects and assisting with quotations
Skills and experience
- Qualifications: Relevant third level qualification in STEM
- Experience: Using CAM software, for example Mastercam or similar
- Knowledge: Of CNC machining strategies and processes
- Desirable: Experience in the manufacture of hard metals
Benefits
- 31 days holiday
- Healthcare plan
- On-site parking
- Enhanced family leave
To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.
Or Please click on the View Profile link at the top of this ad for contact details & if necessary leave a voice message and we can arrange a confidential chat at your convenience
TechMet are a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy. The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry
Skills:Programming Engineer Manufacturing tooling Projects components
WHJS1_NI
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