Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM)
21 days ago
Luton
Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM) Company Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected precision machining company with a strong engineering heritage. Known for producing high-precision, high-value components, the company supports a wide range of industries including aerospace, defence, oil & gas, and communications. With a strong reputation, longstanding customer relationships, and a solid order book, the business continues to invest in people, technology, and process. Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM) Role Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced Lead CNC Programmer to take a key role within the engineering department. This position will suit a highly skilled individual with proven expertise in offline programming for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling machines using CAD/CAM software. You will be responsible for programming all new work coming into the business — interpreting models and technical drawings, creating efficient programs, and supporting improvements on existing jobs. You’ll work within a collaborative and friendly team environment, and play a vital role in supporting and developing less experienced team members. Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM) Key Responsibilities: • Create offline CNC programs for 3/4/5-axis milling machines using CAD/CAM software, • Work directly from 3D models and engineering drawings to produce accurate and efficient machining strategies, • Lead the introduction of new jobs into the workshop, ensuring quality and efficiency from the outset, • Review and improve existing CNC programs for better cycle times, tooling efficiency, and process reliability, • Support and mentor junior programmers and machinists as part of a collaborative engineering team, • Liaise with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery, • (Optional/Desirable) Support the estimating process for new enquiries — assisting in quoting time and tooling requirements, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support wider engineering objectives Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM) Candidate Requirements: • Strong CNC programming background with proven experience in 3, 4, and 5-axis milling, • Skilled in the use of CAD/CAM software for offline programming, • Background in a precision machining environment — ideally within aerospace, defence, oil & gas, or similar sectors, • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D CAD models, • Confident communicator with a team-first mindset and willingness to share knowledge, • Proactive approach to improving manufacturing processes and mentoring others, • Any experience in estimating or quoting would be advantageous, • Desire to progress within the business — with potential future opportunities such as Head of Engineering Lead CNC Programmer (Offline/ CADCAM) What’s on Offer: • £55,000-£60,000 Per Annum, • Overtime available and paid at a premium rate, • Flexible start and finish times days based Monday to Friday, • Negotiable benefits package tailored to attract top talent, • Modern facility with continued investment in machinery, software, and people, • Genuine progression opportunities in a growing and stable business