CNC Setter Programmer

Safran; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a CNC programmer/engineer to support offline programming and shop floor activities. You will create CNC programs from solid models using CAD/CAM tools, collaborate with design and engineering teams, and ensure data is production-ready while maintaining 5S+1 and health & safety standards.

The role involves cross‑functional training and supporting various manufacturing processes. You will also develop tooling/fixtures, manage program libraries, and assist in NPI projects to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• B‑Tech National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of CATIA V4/V5 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs from solid models using CAD packages.
• Coordinate with design/engineering teams to ensure data is fit for production.
• Report issues to Lead CNC programmer.
• Support programming team through cross‑functional training.
• Work with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, CNC setters, and operators.
• Promote continuous improvement activities and maintain 5S+1 standards.
• Create setter documents in Excel/Word for machine setup.
• Maintain and update program libraries and records per company standards.
• Design JFTs, jigs and fixtures to aid manufacturing.
• Support product design reviews and machining method issue resolution.
• Assist production with geometry queries and tooling/material planning.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High attention to detail

Strong collaboration

Ability to work without supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering

B‑Tech National Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Edgecam

MasterCam

Cimatron

Radan

Trumpf TruTops

Job description

Support continues improvements activities at a shop floor level and at a pre-production product design level. Support production activities on the shop floor when needed while ensuring a good standard of 5S+1 is maintained in all working areas, and health and safety standards are being adhered to at all times. Working within a small team of offline programmers creating CNC programs to support production.

Responsibilities

• Using solid models to create CNC programs using a number of CAD packages.
• Working with the design and engineering teams to ensure design data is fit for production.
• Report any issues or constraints to Lead CNC programmer.
• Support the programming team through cross‑functional training where needed.
• Be able to work with a wider range of support functions both internal and external including manufacturing engineers, design engineers, CNC setters and production operators.
• Promote and participate in improvement activities as and when required to do so.
• Create right first time CNC programs from model data using CAD Cam software packages to support production.
• Create setter documents using Microsoft excel and word to aid the setting and operating of production machinery.
• Raise tooling and material requirements with manufacturing engineering to support production.
• Maintain and update program libraries and records in line with company standards.
• Design JFT's, jigs and fixtures to aid manufacturing.
• Support manufacturing and design engineers through product design reviews.
• Support production with machining method issues and geometry queries.
• Support the programming team through cross‑functional training in line with departments training matrix requirements.
• Support production where needed through the setting and operating of production machinery in line with business needs.
• Support the business in other areas outside of your day‑to‑day actives in line with business requirements.
• Implement and maintain a safe environment for employees and immediately raise Health & Safety concerns to management in compliance with the Company Health & Safety procedure.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum B‑Tec National Diploma Mechanical Engineering
• Basic Knowledge of CATIA V4 / V5 Desirable

Software Packages

• Edgecam
• MasterCam
• Cimatron
• Radan
• Trumpf TruTops

Production Environment Experience

• Sheet Metal
• Machine Shop 3 / 4 Axis M/c's
• Vac Form CNC Routeing
• Composite CNC Routeing

Engineering / Mechanical Background

• Conversant With Engineering Documents And Drawings
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• High Attention To Details
• Able To Build Strong Working Relationships
• Ability To Work Without Supervision In A Multi‑Functional Team

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Present on every continent, Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value‑added solutions.

Offline CNC programming using a variety of CAD packages to create CNC programs to support production over a number manufacturing departments. Support production through the NPI process ensuring a robust repeatable manufacturing process is achieved, on time to the customer's standards and cost expectations.