Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

SAM NI; Portadown; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Kane seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming) in Portadown to drive new production launches and continuous improvement. You will program offline for aerospace components and collaborate with production, QA, and marketing teams to shape manufacturing concepts for projects.

The role involves using MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5, and Vericut to ensure accurate NC code and robust tooling strategies, while updating ERP data for each component.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or completed engineering apprenticeship plus experience.
• Experience using CAM software (MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5 or similar).
• Knowledge of G & M codes and CNC machining strategies.

Responsibilities

• Offline CNC programming of aerospace components on 3, 4 and 5 axis milling machines using CAM software.
• Design of fixtures and work holding devices.
• Selection of cutting tool packages and tool testing.
• Verification of NC code using Vericut.
• Create process booklets and work instructions for setup and tool assembly.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to improve manufacturing methods.
• Update ERP with component information and lead times.

Skills

CAM programming

Lean tools

Project management

G & M codes

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

MasterCAM

Hypermill

EdgeCAM

CATIA V5

Vericut

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

Overview

We’re recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming). Driven by ongoing success and expansion, we are seeking experienced Manufacturing and Senior Manufacturing Engineers to join our team in Portadown. In this role, you will use the latest technologies to deliver new products into production and continuously improve our existing processes.

Responsibilities and duties

• Offline CNC programming of aerospace components on 3, 4 and 5 axis milling machines using CAM software (MasterCAM or CATIA V5)
• Design of fixtures and work holding devices
• Selection of efficient cutting tool packages and tool testing
• Verification of NC code using Vericut
• Creating process booklets and work instruction for machine set-up and tool assembly
• Work closely with Production and Quality departments to improve and optimise current manufacturing methods
• Support Marketing/Sales teams by designing manufacturing concepts for potential projects and assisting with quotations
• Update ERP system with all relevant information for each component
• Work with tooling manufacturers to introduce latest tooling technology and strategies
• Liaise with external programming sub-contractors to deliver programs on time and within customer specification

Skills and experience

• Manufacturing Engineer: 1+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. Alternatively, we welcome applications from candidates who have completed a full engineering apprenticeship alongside relevant, demonstrable manufacturing experience.
• Experience using CAM software, e.g. MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5 or similar
• Knowledge of G & M Codes
• Knowledge of CNC machining strategies and processes

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria

Criteria

• Knowledge of Advanced NC functions such as Macro Programming, Probing, etc.
• Knowledge of multiple NC control systems, e.g. FANUC, Heidenhain, Siemens, etc.
• Project Management Experience
• Experience using Lean Tools, e.g. Six Sigma

Working hours

Hours of work are: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 16.00, Friday 07:00 – 12:00

Friday 30th October