CAD/CAM Programmer – 3–5 Axis (Motorsport & Aerospace)

GTS Group Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in Northampton is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join our precision engineering team, producing components for advanced industries including Formula 1, aerospace and automotive.

You'll create accurate CNC programs for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines, using SolidWorks where needed, and work with the Engineering Manager to optimise manufacturing strategies. This is a programming role, not machine operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as CAD/CAM Programmer / CNC Programmer in a precision engineering environment.
• SolidWorks experience is useful but not essential.
• Strong understanding of 3, 4 and 5-axis machining methods, toolpaths, tooling and workholding.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines.
• Program HAAS, Belotti and HOMAG machines.
• Develop efficient toolpaths and machining strategies.
• Use CAD to design fixtures and workholding solutions.
• Identify tooling requirements for upcoming jobs.
• Work from engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to establish manufacturing methods.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

CNC programming

GD&T

3/4/5 axis machining

SolidWorks

Tools

HAAS

Belotti

HOMAG

Job description

GTS Group Ltd in Northampton is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join our precision engineering team, producing components for advanced industries including Formula 1, aerospace and automotive.

You'll create accurate CNC programs for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines, using SolidWorks where needed, and work with the Engineering Manager to optimise manufacturing strategies. This is a programming role, not machine operation.