Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer

Wärtsilä; Havant; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Energy is seeking a senior CNC programmer and team lead to manage the offline programming for 5-axis machines such as Mazak Integrex series. You will plan, delegate, mentor, and drive improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will work with Edgecam/Mastercam and Mazatrol, creating tooling sheets, and mentoring juniors in a fast-paced production setting. This role is based on-site in the UK.

Qualifications

• 10 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
• 10 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge
• CI experience (6 Sigma principles)

Responsibilities

• Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture.
• Working in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy.
• Ensure quality is maintained and processes are correctly implemented to company standards.
• Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within skill set.
• Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required.
• Plan and delegate the work to the team ensuring priorities are understood.
• Create offline CNC code primarily for the machining of parts on 5 Axis CNC vertical mill/turn lathes.
• Drive improvements and reduce program creation times.
• Maintain and develop software.
• Demonstrate strong offline programming skills.
• Create accurate tooling and set up sheets.
• Experience of working with super alloys - Inconel 625, Duplex, CNC, NAB
• Communicate and liaise with machinist team in a confident and understanding manner.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Education

Apprenticeship/machinist background

HNC/HND

Tools

Edgecam

Mastercam

Mazatrol

Vericut

Solid Edge

SAP

Job description

• Work holding /fixture design experience
• I.S.O Programming & Mazatrol experience desirable

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market‑leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future‑fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

• Reporting to the department Manager, this is a hands‑on senior position where you will be responsible for the team providing CNC programs on time in line with the business schedule.
• Plan and delegate the work to the team ensuring priorities are understood.
• Responsible for creating offline CNC code primarily for the machining of parts on 5 Axis CNC vertical mill/turn lathes (Mazak Integrex e-1600V, e1060V8 & i500) and other CNC machines when required.
• Drive improvements and reduce program creation times.
• Maintain and develop software.
• Demonstrate strong offline programming skills.
• Create accurate tooling and set up sheets.
• Experience of working with super alloys - Inconel 625, Duplex, CNC, NAB
• Communicate and liaise with machinist team in a confident and understanding manner.
• Prepared to be flexible with working hours to suit the business needs.
• Work to tight deadlines to achieve on time delivery targets.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team

Responsibilities

• Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture.
• Working in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy.
• Ensure quality is maintained and processes are correctly implemented to company standards.
• Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within skill set.
• Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a busy production office environment.
• Ideally Apprentice served with machinist experience background
• Strong modern tooling knowledge.
• Work holding /fixture design experience
• Proficient using Edgecam, Mastercam or similar.
• Mazatrol - matrixcam2 & DX Soft Control programming
• Expert CAD skills. Solid Edge or similar system.
• I.S.O Programming & Mazatrol experience desirable
• Vericut - anti-collision software experience
• Familiar with mill turn techniques.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft)
• SAP experience an advantage

Education

• Apprenticeship/machinist background
• HNC/HND desired but relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 10 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
• 10 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge
• CI experience (6 Sigma principles

Last application date: 24/08/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.