Elite 5-Axis CAD/CAM Programmer – Precision Prototyping

Tecniq; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (20 days + BH)

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Free onsite parking

Job summary

TECNIQ is seeking a skilled CAD/CAM Programmer to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for ultra-premium car programmes. You will program 3- and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill, taking responsibility for low-volume and prototype parts, and collaborating with the shop floor to optimise processes.

The role includes mentoring apprentices and supporting in-house design feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience programming lathes.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an automotive or aerospace environment.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills; able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMCs) with optional 4th/5th axis rotary tables.
• Program 5-axis Universal Machining Centres (UMCs).
• Program 3- and 5-axis machines for low-volume production and one-off prototypes.
• Create suitable fixtures using CAD for production or one-off solutions.
• Assist in machining feasibility feedback to design and tooling teams.
• Train apprentices and other team members when required.

Skills

3 & 5 axis programming

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Quality checks

Team player

Adaptability

Reading drawings

IT skills

Tools

HyperMill

Job description

TECNIQ is seeking a skilled CAD/CAM Programmer to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for ultra-premium car programmes. You will program 3- and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill, taking responsibility for low-volume and prototype parts, and collaborating with the shop floor to optimise processes.

The role includes mentoring apprentices and supporting in-house design feedback.