CNC Milling Programmer & NPI Engineer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

20 days holiday + statutory holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coventry invites an experienced CNC Milling Programmer/Applications Engineer to join our expanding precision engineering team. You will program, set and prove out CNC milling work, taking parts from drawing to first production.

This hands-on role requires practical machining expertise, problem solving at the machine, and close collaboration with Engineering and Production to improve cycle times, quality and productivity. Fanuc controls and CAD/CAM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CNC milling programming role within a precision machining environment.
• Strong practical experience of CNC milling, including setting and proving out programmes.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to programme CNC milling machines from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, tooling selection, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
• Experience proving out new products and resolving machining issues at the machine.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to manufacturing challenges.
• Experience working with low-volume/high-value or complex precision components.

Responsibilities

• Programme CNC milling machines for new and existing components.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines to prove out programmes and processes.
• Take new products from drawing through programming, setup, prove-out and into production.
• Develop efficient machining strategies, tooling and cutting parameters.
• Prove out first-off components and make programme/process adjustments where required.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional and process issues.
• Optimise existing CNC programmes to improve cycle times, quality and repeatability.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and customer specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies.
• Support the introduction of new products and NPI projects.
• Carry out feasibility assessments and identify potential manufacturing issues before production.
• Assist with estimating machining times and manufacturing costs where required.
• Maintain accurate CNC programmes and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the machining operation.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice with CNC operators and other members of the engineering team.

Skills

CNC milling programming

CNC setting

CNC milling

Fanuc controls

Drawing interpretation

GD&T

Problem solving

Low-volume/high-value

Education

HNC/HND engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Solidcam

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coventry invites an experienced CNC Milling Programmer/Applications Engineer to join our expanding precision engineering team. You will program, set and prove out CNC milling work, taking parts from drawing to first production.

This hands-on role requires practical machining expertise, problem solving at the machine, and close collaboration with Engineering and Production to improve cycle times, quality and productivity. Fanuc controls and CAD/CAM experience are essential.