CNC Setter Programmer

Safran; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to create programs that support production. You will work closely with design and engineering teams, maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have mechanical engineering qualifications, CAD/CAM experience, and strong teamwork abilities. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice benefits scheme

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of CATIA V4/V5.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software packages.
• Strong ability to build working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs to support production.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams.
• Maintain safe environment and manage health and safety concerns.

Skills

CNC Programming

Solid Modeling

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering

B-Tec National Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V4 / V5

Edgecam

MasterCam

Cimatron

Radan

Trumpf TruTops

Job description

Overview

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Role purpose

The purpose of this role is CNC programming using a variety of CAD packages to create CNC programs to support production across multiple manufacturing departments. The role supports production through the NPI process to ensure a robust, repeatable manufacturing process that meets customer standards and cost expectations. It also supports continuous improvement activities at shop floor and pre-production design levels, and may require on‑the‑floor support while maintaining a high standard of 5S+1 and adherence to health and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Working within a small team of offline programmers creating CNC programs to support production.
• Using solid models to create CNC programs using a number of CAD packages.
• Collaborating with design and engineering teams to ensure design data is fit for production.
• Reporting issues or constraints to Lead CNC Programmer.
• Supporting the programming team through cross-functional training where needed.
• Working with internal and external support functions including manufacturing engineers, design engineers, CNC setters and production operators.
• Promoting and participating in improvement activities as required.
• Creating right first time CNC programs from model data using CAD/CAM software to support production.
• Creating setter documents using Microsoft Excel and Word to aid setting and operating production machinery.
• Raising tooling and material requirements with manufacturing engineering to support production.
• Maintaining and updating program libraries and records in line with company standards.
• Designing JFTs, jigs and fixtures to aid manufacturing.
• Supporting manufacturing and design engineers through product design reviews.
• Supporting production with machining method issues and geometry queries.
• Supporting the programming team through cross-functional training in line with the department training matrix requirements.
• Supporting production with setting and operating of production machinery as needed in line with business needs.
• Supporting the business in other areas outside day-to-day activities in line with business requirements.
• Implementing and maintaining a safe environment for employees and raising Health & Safety concerns to management in compliance with the Company Health & Safety procedure.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum B-Tec National Diploma Mechanical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of CATIA V4 / V5
• Time served / experience using CAD/CAM software packages:
  • Edgecam
  • MasterCam
  • Cimatron
  • Radan
  • Trumpf TruTops
• Time served / experience in a production environment:
  • Sheet metal
  • Mchine shop 3/4 axis machines
  • Vac Form CNC Routing
  • Composite CNC Routing
• Engineering / mechanical background
• Conversant with engineering documents and drawings
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Able to build strong working relationships
• Positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work without supervision in a multi-functional team

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense and space. It employs about 100,000 people and had 2024 sales of 27.3 billion euros, with leadership positions in core markets.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry-leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform with discretionary benefits including technology and income protection
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Career development and training through Safran University and internal training and development schools
• Participation in corporate social responsibility activities (sustainability initiatives, charity, volunteering, STEM support)

Pre-employment and compliance

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. While unspent convictions may not automatically disqualify you, you must disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who pass these checks will be considered for employment.