CAD/CAM Programmer

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

CAD/CAM Programmer

Denham | £47,000-£52,000 | Permanent | Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for a CAD/CAM Programmer to join its Production Engineering team. You'll create and prove out CNC programs across a range of machines in a small batch, safety-critical environment, working from master model data and engineering drawings to deliver efficient, reliable machining processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Programming new and existing parts in CAD/CAM from master model and engineering drawing data, applying modern manufacturing techniques
• Proving out programs on the machine following strict procedures
• Optimising toolpaths and cutting strategies for 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
• Specifying new tooling as required and liaising with colleagues on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection
• Raising drawing change requests to aid production and inspection
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machines
• Keeping the Production Engineering Manager fully briefed at all times

What you need:

• Proven CAD/CAM programming experience for CNC machining, including modelling, drafting, and toolpath generation - essential
• Hands‑on CNC machining experience, with the ability to prove out programs at the machine
• NX experience - desirable
• Vericut experience - desirable
• Small batch production and lean manufacturing experience - desirable
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to obtain security clearance

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.