Aerospace CAD/CAM Programmer — Precision CNC & Lean

Recruit Engineering; Denham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Genuine progression opportunities

Long-term stability

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer in Denham to join a safety-critical aerospace production engineering team. You will create and prove out CNC programs from master data and drawings, optimise toolpaths and ensure reliable unmanned runs in a small batch environment.

Proven CAD/CAM experience and hands-on CNC skills are essential, with desirable NX and Vericut capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary and stable, long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven CAD/CAM programming experience for CNC machining from master data and drawings.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience and ability to prove out programs on machine.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and small batch production.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Program new and existing parts in CAD/CAM from master model and drawings.
• Prove out programs on the machine following strict procedures.
• Optimize toolpaths and cutting strategies for unmanned running up to eight hours.
• Reprogram parts to improve process, tool life, or reflect drawing updates.
• Time programs to match SAP master routings and assemble programming packages.
• Specify tooling and liaise on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Analytical problem-solving

Security clearance

Tools

NX

Vericut

Job description

Recruit Engineering is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer in Denham to join a safety-critical aerospace production engineering team. You will create and prove out CNC programs from master data and drawings, optimise toolpaths and ensure reliable unmanned runs in a small batch environment.

Proven CAD/CAM experience and hands-on CNC skills are essential, with desirable NX and Vericut capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary and stable, long-term opportunities.