CNC Application Engineer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Early Friday finish

Training & development

25 days + holidays

Leave purchase option

Occupational Health

Cycle to work

Job summary

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd in Denham is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer to shape modern manufacturing processes in a precision engineering environment. You will develop CNC programmes and tooling strategies, supporting both established and new products to ensure safe, efficient production aligned with business goals.

You will apply CAD/CAM techniques and continuous improvement methods, working onsite; effective communication with technical teams is essential for knowledge sharing and

Qualifications

• Basic CAD/CAM ability.
• Proficient in NX CAD/CAM & Vericut desirable.
• Highly developed communication skills; able to communicate at senior level.
• Share and demonstrate Martin-Baker values.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities on old and new products.
• Support a strategy for Lean Design for Manufacture.
• Request new tooling should the need arise.
• Support installations and commissioning of plant to ensure minimal business risk.
• Provide advice and support on engineering/technical matters to ensure knowledge sharing.
• Follow best practices for CNC programming, prove out, update and amend parts.

Skills

CAD/CAM

NX CAD/CAM

Vericut

Communication skills

Lean Design mindset

Tools

Vericut software

Job description

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

As a CNC Application Engineer, you’ll help produce CNC programmes for a variety of CNC machines in a small-batch, precision engineering environment, working to exacting standards of quality and customer care to support the delivery of Martin-Baker’s life-saving products.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

As a CNC Applications Engineer, you’ll support both established and new products by helping to shape modern, efficient manufacturing processes in a precision engineering environment. You’ll apply new technologies and continuous improvement techniques to optimise CNC programming, tooling, unmanned running, swarf management and inspection processes, ensuring manufacturing activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives. This role is based onsite working from Denham.

What You’ll Do

• Support manufacturing activities on old and new products
• Support a strategy for Lean Design for Manufacture
• Request new tooling should the need arise.
• Support installations and commissioning of plant to ensure minimal business risk.
• Provide advice and support on engineering/technical and other matters to ensure the sharing of knowledge and experience is continuous.
• Follow best working practices for CNC programming, prove out, update and amendment of parts.

What We’re Looking For

• Basic CAD/CAM ability e.g. Modelling, Drafting and CNC Machining.
• Proficient in NX CAD/CAM & Vericut Software would be desirable.
• Highly developed communication skills: able to communicate verbally, in presentation format and in writing at senior level; able to develop links with other technical specialists within the business.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
• Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.