Senior CAM Programmer: Precision CNC for Aerospace & Robotics

Gattaca; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced CAM Programmer in London to join its advanced manufacturing team. You will create, optimise, and validate CNC programs for high-precision aerospace, defence, energy, and robotics components on diverse machine tools.

Work with machinists, engineers, and software teams to improve workflows and data collection, while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CAM programming experience across multiple CAM packages.
• Ability to manufacture precision parts to tight tolerances.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create, simulate, verify, and optimise CNC programs across a range of machine tools.
• Develop machining strategies for complex, high-precision components.
• Select tooling, work holding, cutting parameters, and machining methods to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Support first article prove-outs and process validation activities.
• Continuously improve cycle times, machine utilisation, and manufacturing performance.
• Design and refine fixturing and setup strategies to improve repeatability.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design review through to production release.
• Provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to engineering teams and customers.
• Create and maintain machining documentation, setup sheets, and process standards.
• Work closely with operators, machinists, engineers, and MasonOS software teams to improve manufacturing workflows and data collection.
• Support the adoption of automation, probing technologies, and advanced machining techniques.

Skills

CAM programming

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

GD&T interpretation

Tools

Fusion 360

HyperMill

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Job description

Gattaca is seeking an experienced CAM Programmer in London to join its advanced manufacturing team. You will create, optimise, and validate CNC programs for high-precision aerospace, defence, energy, and robotics components on diverse machine tools.

Work with machinists, engineers, and software teams to improve workflows and data collection, while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives in a fast-paced environment.