Owen Daniels
5 Axis CNC Programmer
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Days | 39 Hours per Week
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you an experienced 5 Axis CNC Programmer looking for a role where your expertise will directly influence the production of complex, high-precision components?
Join an advanced manufacturing business supplying critical industries including aerospace, defence and other high-spec engineering sectors. With continued investment in technology, people and innovation, this is an opportunity to work on challenging projects in a modern manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of the engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing and optimising CNC programmes for complex components, ensuring maximum efficiency, quality and performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Programming complex 5-axis machined components
- Creating and optimising programmes using CAD/CAM software, ideally OPENMIND/HYPERMILL
- Producing CAD models to support manufacturing processes
- Designing tooling, jigs and fixtures to improve productivity
- Managing CNC programme distribution through DNC systems
- Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Supporting new product introduction (NPI) projects
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience programming 5 Axis CNC machines
- Strong CAD/CAM programming experience
- Experience machining a range of hard and soft metals
- Offline programming experience for 3 and 5 axis machines
- Good understanding of quality standards and production processes
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset
Desirable
- Experience with OPENMIND/HYPERMILL
- CNC mill-turn experience
- Background in aerospace, nuclear, medical, automotive or motorsport sectors
- Knowledge of AS9100 or EASA Part 21(G) standards
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Exposure to automation, robotics, or additive manufacturing
Why Apply?
- Work on technically challenging, high-value components
- Join a growing and financially stable engineering business
- Modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology
- Opportunity to influence processes and continuous improvement
- Supportive team culture with genuine career development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're passionate about precision engineering and want to be part of a business that invests in innovation, quality and its people, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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