CAM Programmer
About the Company
Established in 2016, Belman is a multi-site precision engineering specialist with facilities in Milton Keynes and Birmingham. We deliver turnkey solutions for the design, manufacture and assembly of high-precision components and assemblies for the Motorsport, Aerospace and Automotive sectors. As a rapidly expanding business at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to delivering quality, innovation and operational excellence.
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 Belman 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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