Production Engineer / CNC Programmer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (increases with long‑s

Training opportunities for continuing+

Car and pension salary sacrifice

Volunteering time off

Social events

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Prodrive is seeking a Production Engineer / CNC Programmer to produce CNC programs for our machine shop, ensuring documentation such as tool lists, setup sheets and fixtures are in place. You will contribute to a small batch manufacturing environment, including prototype work, and coordinate scheduling, pricing and customer liaison.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience programming with Hypermill CAD/CAM, 5-axis capability, and strong reading of drawings using GD&T.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience programming with Hypermill CAD/CAM and a machining background including batch work and prototypes.
• Experience in Open Mind Hypermill 5-axis programming and ability to program complex parts to high standards.
• Able to read engineering drawings using GD&T and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce CNC programs and related information for shop floor on request.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of small batch manufacturing including prototypes.
• Schedule and price work; liaise with designers, buyers and customers.
• Maintain TPM records and weekly maintenance sheets for the machine shop.
• Coordinate tool orders and keep tool vending stock up to date.
• Complete structures and routings in ERP for accurate job packs.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T reading

Proactive work ethic

Tools

Hypermill CAD/CAM

Open Mind Hypermill 5-axis

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world's leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We are looking for a Production Engineer / CNC Programmer to produce CNC programs for our Machine Shop, ensuring they are supported by all relevant documentation including tool lists, set up sheets and fixture design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce CNC programs and any other information for shop floor on request.
• Help ensure a smooth day to day running of the small batch-based manufacturing operation which includes one off prototype work.
• Scheduling and pricing of work.
• Liaison with Designers, Buyers, internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) records.
• Prepare and distribute weekly maintenance sheets for the machine shop.
• Monitor and verify maintenance reports, investigating and challenging any discrepancies between reported issues and the actual condition of machines.
• Actively contribute to machine servicing schedules, including coordinating and booking engineering visits when required.
• Order tools and consumables as required to ensure continuous operations.
• Maintain and restock the tool vending machine to ensure availability and proper inventory levels.
• Complete structures and routings within the ERP system to ensure job packs are accurate and ready for production on the shop floor.
• Ensure all machines are well maintained whilst keeping all relevant documentation up to date.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience programming with Hypermill CAD/CAM and a machining background including batch work and prototypes. You will have experience in Open Mind Hypermill 5-axis programming and be able to program complex parts to very high standards. Competent in operating CNC machine tools, you will be able to read engineering drawings using the latest GD&T, and have a flexible and proactive work ethic along with the ability to work reliably under pressure to meet deadlines.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteeringConsultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.