Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Gattaca; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

Share scheme

WFH 1 day/wk

State-of-the-art facility

Career progression

Training & development

Cutting-edge tech

Autonomy

Job summary

Gattaca in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CAM Programmer to own the full programming flow from drawings to production-ready programs on the shop floor. You will work with advanced 3-axis, 5-axis and mill-turn machinery to optimise strategies and improve first-time-right delivery.

This role offers a state-of-the-art facility with opportunities to progress, a share scheme, and occasional home-working.

Qualifications

• Extensive CAM programming experience with leading CAM systems.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC machines.
• Background in precision engineering or aerospace/defence.
• Understanding of cutting tools and workholding.
• Ability to read complex drawings and GD&T.
• Experience proving out new programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC programs for multi-axis machining centres
• Create and validate machining strategies using CAM software and simulation tools
• Select cutting tools, workholding solutions and machining methods
• Prove out first-off components and support production readiness
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency
• Review complex engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications
• Support machinists and manufacturing teams with technical expertise
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the machine shop
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and revision control
• Support new product introduction from prototype through to full production
• Contribute to the development of manufacturing best practice across the organisation

Skills

CAM programming

HyperMill

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Multi-axis CNC

GD&T

Tools

Vericut

Job description

This is not your average CAM programming opportunity.

Our client is a market-leading advanced manufacturing business that is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting engineering companies in the UK. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility, they are investing heavily in technology, people and capability as they continue to scale.

Supplying complex, high-precision components into highly regulated industries including aerospace and defence, they are building a world-class manufacturing environment where innovation, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do.

With significant growth plans, ongoing investment and genuine opportunities for progression, this is an opportunity to join a business where your career can develop alongside the company's success.

The Role

As a CAM Programmer, you will take ownership of the entire programming process, from receiving complex engineering drawings through to proven production-ready programs on the shop floor.

Working with advanced 3-axis, 5-axis and mill-turn machinery, you will develop, simulate, optimise and validate machining strategies for precision-engineered components. You will play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, reducing cycle times and ensuring components are delivered right first time.

This is a highly collaborative position where you'll work closely with machinists, manufacturing engineers and leadership teams, helping to establish and continuously improve machining standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC programs for multi-axis machining centres
• Create and validate machining strategies using CAM software and simulation tools
• Select cutting tools, workholding solutions and machining methods
• Prove out first-off components and support production readiness
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency
• Review complex engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications
• Support machinists and manufacturing teams with technical expertise
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the machine shop
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and revision control
• Support new product introduction from prototype through to full production
• Contribute to the development of manufacturing best practice across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• Strong CAM programming experience using HyperMill, Mastercam, Siemens NX or similar
• Proven experience programming multi-axis CNC machine tools
• Background within precision engineering, aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding and machining strategies
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience proving out new programs and supporting production teams
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation control
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider engineering teams
• HyperMill programming experience
• Simultaneous 5-axis machining
• Mill-turn programming
• Titanium and nickel-based alloy machining
• NC simulation software such as Vericut
• Probing and automated pallet systems
• Knowledge of AS9100 or EN9100 environments

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE
• Share Scheme
• Option to work from home 1 day per week
• State-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business grows
• Investment in training and development
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology
• High levels of autonomy and ownership
• The chance to help shape manufacturing excellence within one of the UK's most exciting advanced engineering businesses

If you're a CAM Programmer looking for more than just another programming role and want to be part of a company that's genuinely leading the way in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.