CAM Programmer
About the Company
BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, providing complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors.
With over 10 years’ experience and driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, BPA combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional results for some of the world’s most demanding industries. As a rapidly growing business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.
What you will be doing:
As an NX CAM Programmer, you will take ownership of the manufacturing strategy for a diverse range of precision-engineered components. You will work closely with machinists, production engineers, and manufacturing teams to develop efficient machining processes that optimize quality, productivity, and cost.
The role involves programming complex multi-axis components manufactured from aerospace-grade materials such as Titanium, Inconel, Aluminium, and Steel, ensuring manufacturing excellence from concept through to production.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Create and optimize CAM programs using Siemens NX CAM software.
- Develop machining strategies for complex 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC components.
- Support the manufacture of high-precision components for Motorsport, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, and Medical industries.
- Collaborate with machine shop personnel to improve machining efficiency and reduce cycle times.
- Generate and validate CNC programs through simulation and verification processes.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machining methods to achieve optimum results.
- Produce setup sheets and technical documentation to support production.
- Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and customer requirements.
What we’re looking for
Experience:
- Proven experience as a CAM Programmer within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in 5-axis CNC machining.
- Extensive experience using Siemens NX CAM software (NX10 or higher preferred).
- Ability to create and manipulate 3D CAD models.
- Experience programming Heidenheim and Fanuc-controlled CNC machines.
- Strong understanding of machining principles, cutting tool technology, and material behaviour.
- Experience machining aerospace-grade materials including Titanium, Inconel, Aluminium, and Steel.
- Ability to optimize machining processes for small-to-medium batch production.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience within Motorsport, Aerospace, Defence, or Medical manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of CAD modelling and design for manufacture principles.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process validation and first-off inspection requirements.
What BPA Offers
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your Birthday off
- Company Pension Contribution
- Competitive salary package.
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Exposure to prestigious projects across multiple high-performance industries.
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