Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading global engineering organisation with the recruitment of a Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer based in Portsmouth. This is a senior, hands on position leading a CNC programming team and taking responsibility for delivering accurate, efficient programmes to support a busy and technically demanding manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities
Planning and allocating CNC programming work across the team
Developing programmes for Mazak and other CNC equipment
Creating tooling and machine setup documentation
Improving programming processes and reducing programme creation times
Developing and maintaining CNC programming software and systems
Working closely with machinists to ensure programmes are practical and production ready
Supporting continuous improvement across the programming function
Supervising and mentoring junior programmers
Supporting skills development and cross training within the team
Ensuring quality, safety and delivery requirements are consistently achieved
To be successful in this role, you will have:
10 years' CNC programming experience within manufacturing
A strong machinist or apprentice trained background
Extensive offline CNC programming experience
Strong experience with 5 axis mill turn machining
Experience with Mazak machinery and Mazatrol programming
Proficiency with Edgecam, Mastercam or similar CAM software
Strong CAD skills, ideally Solid Edge or a similar system
Good knowledge of tooling, work holding and fixture requirements
Experience working with complex materials such as Inconel, Duplex or NAB would be advantageous
Knowledge of mill turn machining techniques
Vericut or other anti collision software experience would be beneficial
Knowledge of ISO programming would be advantageous
Experience of continuous improvement and Six Sigma principles
Strong communication, problem solving and team leadership skills
HNC/HND desirable, although relevant experience will be considered
This is a senior technical role within a high precision manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to lead a specialist programming team whilst remaining closely involved in complex CNC programming and continuous improvement.
This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a salary up to 53K DoE, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
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