CNC Application Engineer

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 with over a decade

Job summary

Recruit Engineering in Denham seeks a CNC Application Engineer to join its Production Engineering team. You will produce and prove out CNC programs across machines in a small batch, safety-critical environment, working with master model data and drawings to drive efficient machining processes.

The role requires CNC machining experience, CAD/CAM capability, and experience with NX/Vericut. There is a strong benefits package and clear progression opportunities within a stable, long-term contract.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience — essential.
• CAD/CAM capability including modelling, drafting, and CNC machining.
• NX experience — desirable.
• Vericut experience — desirable.
• Experience in small batch production and lean manufacturing desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Security clearance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Produce CNC programs for new and existing parts using master model and drawings.
• Prove out programs on machines following strict procedures.
• Optimise programs for reliable unmanned running up to eight hours with minimal swarf.
• Reprogram existing parts to improve process, tool life and method.
• Accurately time programs to align SAP master routings.
• Compile documentation as part of a complete programming package.
• Request tooling as required and liaise with team on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection.
• Submit drawing change requests to aid production and inspection.
• Support installations and commissioning of new machines.
• Keep Production Engineering Manager fully briefed.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM capability

Analytical problem-solving

Security clearance

Tools

NX

Vericut

Job description

CNC Application Engineer

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

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for a CNC Application Engineer to join its Production Engineering team. You'll be responsible for producing and proving out CNC programs across a range of machines in a small batch, safety-critical environment, working with both master model data and engineering drawings to drive efficient, reliable machining processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing CNC programs for new and existing parts using master model and engineering drawing data, applying modern manufacturing techniques
• Proving out programs on the machine following strict procedures
• Optimising programs to ensure 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
• Requesting new tooling as required and liaising with team members on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection
• Submitting drawing change requests to aid production and inspection
• Supporting installations and commissioning of new machines
• Keeping the Production Engineering Manager fully briefed at all times

What you need:

• CNC machining experience — essential
• CAD/CAM capability including modelling, drafting, and CNC machining
• NX experience — desirable
• Vericut experience — desirable
• Experience in small batch production and lean manufacturing desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Security clearance will be required

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.