CNC Machinist Composite Manufacturing · Guildford

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Guildford is seeking a CNC Machinist to program, set, and operate CNC and manual machines. The ideal candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and experience in high precision machining environments. This role involves working closely with design engineers and delivering high-quality components for space systems. Training will be provided for CNC off-line programming tools. A hybrid working model is available.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship with relevant certificates.
• Good educational background is required.
• Experience in machining components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC and manual machines.
• Machining composite and metallic components for spacecraft systems.
• Liaising with Project Engineers to achieve specifications.

Skills

Flexible and enthusiastic

Problem solver

Good communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Power Mill

Feature Cam

Solid Works

Job description

CNC Machinist

Responsible for

Programming, setting, and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines.

Key Purpose of Job

• Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems.

Key Tasks

• Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office you will have the opportunity to play a part in delivering high quality components to tight deadlines for flight assembly and integration.
• The manufacturing of high precision Composite (Carbon and Metallic) components using 3 and 5-axis CNC Milling Machine.
• CNC off-line programming using Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools.
• Liaise with Project Engineers and other Engineering Teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are achieved.
• Attend engineering Peer Reviews to ensure design for manufacture methodology observed.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• There will be occasions when Manual Machining operations will need to be performed.
• Other activities as delegated by Manufacturing Team Leader.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or having undertaken a recognised Apprenticeship with relevant certificates.
• Good educational background.

Experience

• Ideally from a machining or similar background.
• Experience of machining components in a High Precision, High Value, and Low Volume environment, ideally Aerospace.
• CNC Off-Line Programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools preferred, but not essential, as training will be provided.

Knowledge & Skills

• Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do approach.
• Problem solver.
• Capable of working from Engineering Drawings and Solid Works models to High Standards and Close Tolerances, attention to detail is essential.
• Good communication skills working within a small team.

Location

Bordon, Hampshire.

Additional Information

Department: Composite Manufacturing | Role: CNC Machinist | Locations: Guildford | Remote status: Hybrid | Job Reference: 2095