CNC Application Engineer
Denham | £47,000-£52,000 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for a CNC Application Engineer to join its Production Engineering team. You'll be responsible for producing and proving out CNC programs across a range of machines in a small batch, safety-critical environment, working with both master model data and engineering drawings to drive efficient, reliable machining processes.
What you'll be doing:
- Producing CNC programs for new and existing parts using master model and engineering drawing data, applying modern manufacturing techniques
- Proving out programs on the machine following strict procedures
- Optimising programs to ensure reliable unmanned running of up to eight hours with minimal swarf build-up
- Reprogramming existing parts to improve process, tool life, and method, or following drawing updates and amendments
- Accurately timing programs to ensure SAP master routings are correct
- Compiling all relevant documentation as part of a complete programming package
- Requesting new tooling as required and liaising with team members on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection
- Submitting drawing change requests to aid production and inspection
- Supporting installations and commissioning of new machines
- Keeping the Production Engineering Manager fully briefed at all times
What you need:
- CNC machining experience — essential
- CAD/CAM capability including modelling, drafting, and CNC machining
- NX experience — desirable
- Vericut experience — desirable
- Experience in small batch production and lean manufacturing desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Security clearance will be required
What's on offer:
- £47,000-£52,000 per annum
- Days: 08:00-17:00 Mon-Thu / 08:00-12:00 Fri
- Strong benefits package
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Long-term stability with over a decade of secured contracts
This is a permanent position with a respected name in aerospace manufacturing, working on safety-critical components where programming precision, process reliability, and attention to detail genuinely matter.
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