CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer (Mill/Turn – CAD/CAM)

Base salary: £50,000

Shift allowance: 16.6% – Monday to Friday – Earlies and Lates

Working hours: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm

Total package: £58,300 – Negotiable

Location: Birmingham

We are looking for a hands‑on CNC Programmer with strong mill/turn and CAD/CAM capability, focused on CNC programming, process support, and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a high variety, low batch precision environment. The role supports the Engineering Manager and acts as a key technical programming resource within the machining function.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and optimise CNC programmes for mill/turn and multi axis machining operations.
• Support the introduction of new CNC machines and help establish robust machining processes from scratch.
• Role split approximately 70% CNC programming and 30% process support / continuous improvement.
• Review drawings, models, and specifications to assess manufacturability and suggest improvements (DFM).
• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including variants of existing products.
• Work closely with design teams to review released drawings and provide machining feedback.
• Conduct toolpath simulation and verification (Vericut experience highly beneficial).
• Use CAM software (SolidCAM preferred, other packages considered) to create efficient toolpaths and strategies.
• Identify machining and process issues, carry out root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide hands‑on shopfloor support to resolve machining issues and optimise cycle times and tooling.
• Collaborate with a mixed‑skill machining team across turning, milling, and mill/turn capability.
• Contribute ideas for workflow improvements, process optimisation, and best practice.
• Produce setup sheets, tooling lists, and supporting manufacturing documentation.
• Support quality, safety, and operational standards.

Experience & Skills

• Proven CNC programming experience on mill/turn or multitasking machines.
• Strong CAM programming background (SolidCAM preferred, but any CAM package considered).
• Ability to programme from scratch and develop machining processes end to end.
• Experience supporting NPI and first off prove out of new components.
• Good understanding of precision machining, tight tolerances, and complex geometries.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Industry background flexible – aerospace or precision engineering advantageous.
• Candidates with as little as 6 months mill/turn programming experience will be considered if technically strong.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 BH
• Pension scheme (up to 9% matched)
• Life assurance – 5× basic salary
• Company‑funded health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits package

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