Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Morgan Ryder; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and life assurance scheme

Career development and progression opportunities

Health cash plan

Health and wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Reward and recognition programmes

Job summary

Morgan Ryder in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance engineering and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include programming CNC machines, developing efficient production methods, and ensuring quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC programming, an ability to work with various materials, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create CNC programs and solid models.
• Experience with tight tolerances in a variety of materials.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for CNC programming from drawings.
• Set up and prove CNC programs on machining centres.
• Manage workload under the Engineering Manager's guidance.

Skills

CNC programming

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

CNC machines operation

Team collaboration

Process excellence

Education

Apprentice trained background or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

CAM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Salary and Benefits

£50 000 plus incredible benefits such as…

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Health cash plan
• Health and wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Reward and recognition programmes

Are you ready to join a company with fantastic job security and a track record of internal progression opportunities?

Role

We are seeking an experiencedProduction Engineer to support and enhance our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of CNC machining centres and lathes, while driving continuous improvement and best‑practice manufacturing standards.

You will play a key role in developing efficient production methods, supporting shop‑floor operations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and 3D models.
• Set up and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5‑axis machining centres to production standard.
• Create detailed manufacturing process plans, routings, and load data into the ERP system.
• Produce clear shop‑floor documentation including tooling lists, fixtures, gauges, and set‑up sheets.
• Review existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop‑Floor teams to support manufacturing activities.
• Provide technical support and information to Quality and Inspection teams when required.
• Manage personal workload and priorities under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
• Produce accurate 2D dimensional stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture.
• Create and review customer documentation, plans, and specifications as required.
• Design fixtures to aid manufacture in collaboration with shop‑floor engineers.
• Maintain detailed records of designs, tooling, drawings, bills of materials, and calculations.
• Understand and document the effects of material treatments and coatings to ensure compliant parts.
• Train and mentor others where appropriate.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Skills & Experience Required

• Ability to create CNC programs, solid/surface models, and drawings using CAM systems.
• Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD\&T).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for product quality, process excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 3, 4, and 5‑axis Mill/Turn machines.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained background, or equivalent engineering qualification.