CAD/CAM Programmer

Tecniq; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (20 days + BH)

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Free onsite parking

Job summary

TECNIQ is seeking a skilled CAD/CAM Programmer to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for ultra-premium car programmes. You will program 3- and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill, taking responsibility for low-volume and prototype parts, and collaborating with the shop floor to optimise processes.

The role includes mentoring apprentices and supporting in-house design feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience programming lathes.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an automotive or aerospace environment.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills; able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMCs) with optional 4th/5th axis rotary tables.
• Program 5-axis Universal Machining Centres (UMCs).
• Program 3- and 5-axis machines for low-volume production and one-off prototypes.
• Create suitable fixtures using CAD for production or one-off solutions.
• Assist in machining feasibility feedback to design and tooling teams.
• Train apprentices and other team members when required.

Skills

3 & 5 axis programming

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Quality checks

Team player

Adaptability

Reading drawings

IT skills

Tools

HyperMill

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD/CAM Programmer to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes.

The role of Programmer, reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, will be responsible for programming 3 and 5 axis CNC machines using HyperMill to deliver a range of components and tooling. The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation at TECNIQ and contribute greatly to the solutions we deliver to our clients.

If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components – intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and test fixtures – then this is the job for you!

About TECNIQ

TECNIQ are a creative, technology-driven design, engineering, and manufacturing business.

We develop and produce vehicle body structures and interior trim for the ultra-exclusive, ul-tra-high-value automotive sector. We are partners on premium, low-volume programmes for luxury global automotive brands such as Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Ford GT, Aston Martin, Pininfarina, Gordon Murray and many more on such vehicles as, amongst others, the Mer-cedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina’s Battista and Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Pro.

We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams.

In addition we deliver full vehicle development, including chassis and powertrain, to high net-worth heritage racers via our heritage racing division, ADP Classic Racing. We restore and rebuild high-end classic racing cars, prepare drivers, manage a programme of touring and racing, and provide full event support.

Roles and responsibilities

The role holder will…

• Be responsible for programming 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMC’s) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table.
• Be responsible for programming 5-axis Universal Machining Centres (UMC’s).
• Be responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run low-volume production jobs.
• Be responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run one-off prototype parts for both in-house and custom customer requirements.
• Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre.
• Use their CAD skills to draw suitable fixtures for one-off solutions and/or production runs.
• Work closely with the shop floor team to assist in changes required to help streamline the machining process.
• Be responsible for assisting TECNIQ’s in-house design team with feedback on machining feasibility of complex components and tooling.
• Assist TECNIQ’s in-house training program by training apprentices and other team members when required.

Skills required

The role holder will…

• Possess a good understanding of 3 and 5-axis programming techniques.
• Possess an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset to produce the best possible solution for production products.
• Approach all work in a way that ensures the finest quality output, employing necessary checks along the way.
• Be an effective and motivated team player, able to work both closely with others and in a self-guided capacity.
• Possess a flexible approach able to adapt to changing requirements at short notice.
• Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, including the ability to read engineering drawings and create detailed set up documentation.
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Maintain the ability and maturity to give and receive feedback constructively and negotiate with colleagues harmoniously.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience programming lathes.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an automotive or aerospace environment.

Additional Information

Shift Information
Monday to Friday, 8am until 4:30pm

Overtime
Please note, overtime is available (dependent upon successfully completing probation and the requirements of the business).

Parking
Free onsite parking.

• Holiday allowance: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance (3x salary)

As an equal opportunities employer, TECNIQ is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TECNIQ.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback or respond to every applicant.

Role Summary

CAD/CAM Programmer

Salary: £28 per hour (£58,240 per annum)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am until 4:30pm

Location: Witham, Essex